Tips to open CAFF file

Can't open the CAFF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CAFF files as well as a list of programs that support CAFF files.

CAFF file extension

File Name Core Audio Format
File Developer Apple
File Category Audio Files

The CAFF file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CAFF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CAFF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is CAFF file?

The file with the extension CAFF is the Audio Files file type. The creator of this file is Apple. Audio Files consists of 771 similar files. Core Audio Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The QuickTime Player application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Apple, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 7 other programs. Smart Converter, Awave Studio, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Audacity will apply when it is not possible to use QuickTime Player.

How to open CAFF file?

The most common problem when using Core Audio Format is that a specific CAFF is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that CAFF files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CAFF file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install QuickTime Player

The first step is to check if the computer has the QuickTime Player program installed. To do this, enter the name QuickTime Player into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CAFF with QuickTime Player. Below is a list of programs that support the file CAFF.

Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with CAFF files

If, despite the installed application, the CAFF file does not start in the QuickTime Player application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CAFF file with the QuickTime Player program.

Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version

If, despite the association of the QuickTime Player program with the Core Audio Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Apple, Inc. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CAFF file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to CAFF files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our CAFF file. However, remember that not every infected CAFF file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of CAFF file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular CAFF file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Apple, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CAFF files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the CAFF file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CAFF file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.