Most operating systems (Windows) require the use of file extensions, but others do not (Unix).

This helps the computer to organize its functions and work much faster. Operating systems will not look into the content of the files to be opened, but instead, it will immediately locate the file extension of the file and locate for associated application that can open CDF files.

If there is no application on your computer which can open CDF files you need to search on the internet which application can open CDF files.įile extensions help computers locate correct application for specific files.

This will either open it with matching application or Windows operating system will suggest you to look for an application for file extension CDF either on web or on local computer.To see if you have an application which supports CDF file format you need to double click on the file.Here is some information which will get you started. CDF file extension is used by operating systems to recognize files with content of type CDF. To open CDF file you need to find an application which works with that kind of file.

Open .cdf files