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Basic information about CRY file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CRY（*.CRY or *.cry）, 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 CRY file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the CRY file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CRY file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CRY file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CRY file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CRY file?
  • How to open a CRY file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CRY file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CRY file?
  • How to convert CRY files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CRY file format?


1.Detail information about CRY file extension: Cryptainer Encrypted Volume

File type Cryptainer Encrypted Volume Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CRY file is a Cryptainer Encrypted Volume. The cry file extension is associated with Cryptainer and used for its encrypted volume file format.

Cryptainer is a freeware utility from Cypherix. It is a 128 bit disk encryption software that is a "miniature" version of Cryptainer PE and Cryptainer.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CRY files

Windows		 Cryptainer LE


2.Detail information about CRY file extension: CryENGINE Map File

File type CryENGINE Map File Category Data Files
Developer Crytek File format Binary
Description CRY file is a CryENGINE Map File developed by Crytek.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CRY files

Windows		 Crytek CryENGINE
Crytek CryENGINE SDK
Crysis


3.Detail information about CRY file extension: Crysis Level Information File

File type Crysis Level Information File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CRY file is a Crysis Level Information File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CRY files

Windows		 CryENGINE Free SDK
Crysis


4.Detail information about CRY file extension: Atari Jaguar CRY-format Graphic Image

File type Atari Jaguar CRY-format Graphic Image Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CRY file is a Atari Jaguar CRY-format Graphic Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CRY files


5.Detail information about CRY file extension: CryLocker Ransomware Affected File

File type CryLocker Ransomware Affected File Category Malicious Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CRY file is a CryLocker Ransomware Affected File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CRY files



Can't open a CRY 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.CRY”。

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 CRY extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CRY 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 CRY 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 CRY file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CRY 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 CRY file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the CRY 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.