Basic information about CID file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CID（*.CID or *.cid）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CID file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the CID file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CID file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CID file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CID file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CID file?
  • How to open a CID file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CID file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CID file?
  • How to convert CID files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CID file format?


1.Detail information about CID file extension: CoDiagnostiX User Defined Implant Data

File type CoDiagnostiX User Defined Implant Data Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CID file is a CoDiagnostiX User Defined Implant Data. The cid file extension is associated with the coDiagnostiX, a software used to plan dental implant insertions, available for various platforms, developed by IVS Solutions AG.

The cid file stores user defined implant data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CID files

Windows		 coDiagnostiX


2.Detail information about CID file extension: Navigator Chart Image Description File

File type Navigator Chart Image Description File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Navigator Software File format Binary
Description CID file is a Navigator Chart Image Description File developed by Navigator Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CID files

Windows		 Navigator


3.Detail information about CID file extension: CallerID File

File type CallerID File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CID file is a CallerID File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CID files


4.Detail information about CID file extension: EL-CID Data

File type EL-CID Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CID file is a EL-CID Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CID files



Can't open a CID file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CID”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CID extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CID file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of CID files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a CID file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CID file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CID file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the CID file is damaged.
  • Whether the CID file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the CID file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the CID file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the CID file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CID file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CID file.

If the CID file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.