Opening CFM Files

The CFM file type is primarily associated with ColdFusion Builder.

CFMFile Extension CFM
File extension: CFM
File type:  web page/template markup

What is a CFM file

CFM files mostly belong to ColdFusion Builder by Adobe. A CFM file is a webpage created by ColdFusion integrated development environment. It contains HTML markup, business logic, and database commands written in ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML). A CFM file may also contain references to CSS and JS files for such a web page. A ColdFusion server can process a CFM file as is or compile it to Bytecode which allows Java Virtual Machine to execute the file. Another type of CFM file is a customer form created by dBASE database management system. The Font Master feature in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite uses data saved in CFM files.

How can I open a CFM file?

You need a suitable software like ColdFusion Builder to open a CFM file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your CFM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CFM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert CFM files:

  1. ColdFusion Builder by Adobe
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CFM files are often referred to as ColdFusion Builder web (source)s because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Acrobat (document) by Adobe
    Acrobat is a cross-platform program for authoring and reading documents in Portable Document Format. It can read a CFM file saved in PDF format. This file format is classified as Page Layout. Related links: PDF
  3. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite (data) by Corel
    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is a graphics and page layout design software for Windows desktop. Its Font Master feature saves data in a CFM file. This file format is classified as Data.
  4. dBASE (customer form) by dBASE
    dBASE is a relational database management system compatible with Windows operating system. It saves a customer form in a CFM file. This file format is classified as Data.

CFM file format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. In the following you will find our evaluation of the CFM files:

The file type with the extension 'CFM' is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. The following file formats are most commonly found in CFM files:

The remaining 30% of all CFM files are different files with different signatures, the following 7 formats exist: The Need for Speed car exterior, ColdFusion Template and ZIP. They are often associated with index, certificate, letterpdf, demand, general, form or view. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your CFM file!

Technical Data for CFM File Extension

File classification:
Web (source)
Related files:
Related links:
Introduction to CFML Reference, ColdFusion Markup Language

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: cfmfile, AppName: Dreamweaver MX
EXEFile: Dreamweaver.exe

ProgramID: cfmlfile, AppName: Dreamweaver MX
EXEFile: Dreamweaver.exe

ProgramID: ColdFusionFile, FileType: ColdFusion File, AppName: AceHTML 5 Freeware Executable
EXEFile: acehtml.exe

ProgramID: MacromediaColdFusionFile, FileType: Macromedia ColdFusion File, AppName: HomeSite

ProgramID: MacromediaHomeSite+File, FileType: Macromedia HomeSite+ File, AppName: HomeSite
EXEFile: Homesite+.exe

ProgramID: cfmfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver MX 2004\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: cfmfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver MX\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: MacromediaColdFusionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\HomeSite 5\HomeSite5.Exe %1

ProgramID: MacromediaHomeSite+File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver MX 2004\Dreamweaver.exe %1

ProgramID: cfmfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\macromedia\dreamweaver mx 2004\dreamweaver.exe %1 does not exist.

ProgramID: MacromediaHomeSite+File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\HomeSite+\Homesite+.exe %1

ProgramID: pnpcfmfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\A Tech Group\Professional Notepad\notepad.exe %1

ProgramID: MacromediaHomeSite File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver MX 2004\Dreamweaver.exe

ProgramID: MacromediaColdFusionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver MX\Dreamweaver.exe

ProgramID: ColdFusionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Macromedia\Dreamweaver MX 2004\Dreamweaver.exe


a cfm web page/template markup is a special file format by Adobe and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CFM files

  • Associate the CFM file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open web page/template markups. Because only the current version supports the latest CFM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Adobe manufacturer website after an available ColdFusion Builder update.
  • To make sure that your CFM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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