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Basic information about CUE file

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

There are 2 file types using the CUE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CUE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CUE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CUE file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the CUE file?
How to open a CUE file?
What programs do I need to open a CUE file?
What programs help to create and edit a CUE file?
How to convert CUE files to another file format?
How to convert another files to CUE file format?

1.Detail information about CUE file extension: Cue Sheet File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CUE files
File type	Cue Sheet File	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	CUE file is a Cue Sheet File. A CUE file is a text file that defines the way tracks are organized on compact discs and super-audio CDs (SACDs). It may contain the song name, performer, and length of each track on the disc. CUE files are written in a standard format and therefore are recognized by most CD playback and editing programs.
Windows	Nero 2018 Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 Foobar2000 Smart Projects IsoBuster EZB Systems UltraISO Alcohol 120% Lightning UK! ImgBurn VideoLAN VLC media player Any text editor Astroburn Blindwrite CDRwin CloneCD Cue Splitter CueMaster Daemon Tools Easy Cue Editor KMPlayer MagicISO NotePad++ PowerISO VUPlayer WinDVD
macOS	Roxio Toast 16 NTI Dragon Burn 4 Burn VideoLAN VLC media player Any text editor Burn OS X Cog Roxio Toast Titanium TextEdit Toast 11
Linux	VideoLAN VLC media player gedit
Android	VLC media player for Android

2.Detail information about CUE file extension: CDRWIN Cue Sheet

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CUE files
File type	CDRWIN Cue Sheet	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	Engelmann Media	File format	Text
Description	CUE file is a CDRWIN Cue Sheet developed by Engelmann Media.
Windows	Engelmann Media CDRWIN Smart Projects IsoBuster EZB Systems UltraISO

How to convert CUE files to another file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for CUE files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CUE to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CUE to BIN	CUE to CCD	CUE to CDI	CUE to IMG
CUE to ISO	CUE to MDX	CUE to NRG	CUE to VCD

How to convert another files to CUE file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to CUE file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CUE conversion, you may use the option.

BIN to CUE

CCD to CUE

Can't open a CUE 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.CUE”。

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 CUE extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the CUE 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.