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Basic information about CTF file

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

There are 10 file types using the CTF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CTF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CTF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CTF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CTF file?
  • How to open a CTF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CTF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CTF file?
  • How to convert CTF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CTF file format?


1.Detail information about CTF file extension: AVG Update Control File

File type AVG Update Control File Category Misc Files
Developer AVG Technologies File format N/A
Description CTF file is a AVG Update Control File developed by AVG Technologies. Update file format used for updating AVG antivirus and security software; may be downloaded using the AVG TCP Server or AVGINET Lite programs, which download new updates as they become available; can be installed using AVG's Auto Update feature.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTF files

Windows		 AVG Internet Security Unlimited
AVG Anti-Virus

Linux		 AVG Anti-Virus
AVG Internet Security


2.Detail information about CTF file extension: WhereIsIt Catalog File

File type WhereIsIt Catalog File Category Data Files
Developer Robert Galle File format Binary
Description CTF file is a WhereIsIt Catalog File developed by Robert Galle.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTF files

Windows		 WhereIsIt


3.Detail information about CTF file extension: Content Transformation File

File type Content Transformation File Category Misc Files
Developer ECMG File format N/A
Description CTF file is a Content Transformation File developed by ECMG.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTF files

Windows		 ECMG FileMatica


4.Detail information about CTF file extension: HP-95 Comm Program Character Translation Data

File type HP-95 Comm Program Character Translation Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTF file is a HP-95 Comm Program Character Translation Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTF files


5.Detail information about CTF file extension: Lotus Symphony Character Translation File

File type Lotus Symphony Character Translation File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTF file is a Lotus Symphony Character Translation File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTF files


6.Detail information about CTF file extension: GammaFax TIFF Compressed File

File type GammaFax TIFF Compressed File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTF file is a GammaFax TIFF Compressed File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTF files


7.Detail information about CTF file extension: ARCserve Backup Backup File

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

Windows		 CA ARCserve Backup


8.Detail information about CTF file extension: Casio Calculator Text Format File

File type Casio Calculator Text Format File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTF file is a Casio Calculator Text Format File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTF files


9.Detail information about CTF file extension: CoffeeCup HTML Editor Table File

File type CoffeeCup HTML Editor Table File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTF file is a CoffeeCup HTML Editor Table File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTF files

Windows		 CoffeeCup HTML Editor


10.Detail information about CTF file extension: Roxio PhotoSuite Album File

File type Roxio PhotoSuite Album File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CTF file is a Roxio PhotoSuite Album File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CTF files



Can't open a CTF 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.CTF”。

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 CTF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CTF 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.