Tips to open CFM file

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

CFM file extension

File Name ColdFusion Markup Format
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Web Files

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

Operating systems
  • 7
  • 5
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is CFM file?

The file with the extension CFM is the Web Files file type. The author of this format is Adobe Systems. Additionally, the Web Files category contains 303 of other files. ColdFusion Markup Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Adobe ColdFusion to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. There are also 14 alternative programs to handle the CFM file. Adobe Dreamweaver, BlueDragon, Railo, Adobe ColdFusion Builder will apply when it is not possible to use Adobe ColdFusion.

How to open CFM file?

The main problem with ColdFusion Markup Format is that the CFM file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open CFM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CFM 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 Adobe ColdFusion

The first step is to check if the computer has the Adobe ColdFusion program installed. This can be achieved by typing Adobe ColdFusion into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CFM with Adobe ColdFusion. Below is a list of programs that support the file CFM.

Programs to open CFM file

Remember to download programs supporting CFM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe ColdFusion with CFM files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the CFM file to open in the Adobe ColdFusion application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CFM file with the Adobe ColdFusion program.

Step 3. Update Adobe ColdFusion to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Adobe ColdFusion program with the ColdFusion Markup Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Adobe Systems Incorporated website or update the program from the application.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the CFM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CFM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected CFM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the CFM files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CFM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Adobe Systems
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted CFM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the CFM file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the CFM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CFM to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.