Opening a CLOUD File

The CLOUD file type is primarily associated with Baldur's Gate.

CLOUD	File extension: CLOUD
	File type:	compressed archive

What is a CLOUD file?

CLOUD files mostly belong to Baldur's Gate. CLOUD files are not what their name may imply. They do not always represent online or cloud-stored data.
Some CLOUD files use the ZIP format to store a compressed game save file. This means the game, such as one related to Baldur's Gate, saves progress by packing the data into a compressed archive. You can open these files with common ZIP tools to view or backup the save data.
Other CLOUD files employ the ELF format. In this case, the file is an executable meant for industrial control systems. It is used by software such as PLCnext Engineer and is connected to programs like the CODESYS PLC program. Running or modifying these requires the specific PLC environment.

Compressed Game Save: Archives game progress using ZIP compression.
Executable PLC File: Contains executable code for programmable logic systems in an ELF format.

FilExt.com tip: More details can be found at the Baldur's Gate page and the PLCnext community site.

How to open a CLOUD file

You need a suitable software like Baldur's Gate to open a CLOUD 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 CLOUD file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CLOUD 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 CLOUD files:

Baldur's Gate
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CLOUD files are often referred to as Baldur's Gate compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
GOM Atos Scanner File
Files with the .CLOUD extension are often associated with ransomware infections. This type of malware encrypts files on a victim's computer and appends the .CLOUD extension, rendering them inaccessible without a decryption key. Attackers typically demand a ransom in exchange for this key. You may find decryption tools on NoMoreRansom.org.It is strongly recommended that you do not pay the ransom. Doing so does not guarantee file recovery and only encourages further criminal activity. Instead, report the incident to law enforcement and seek assistance from cybersecurity professionals. Related links: RapidForm Free Viewer
Homeworld (Cloud Data) by Sierra Entertainment, Inc.

CLOUD file extension format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below you will find our evaluation of the CLOUD files:

The CLOUD file extension is rather rarely used and covers a large number of different file formats. The two most common formats are as follows:

15% of all CLOUD files use ZIP compression, multiple files are compressed and combined into one CLOUD file. 6 to 9 compressed files are common. File names are e.g. BALDUR.SAV, BALDUR.bmp, BALDUR.gam and PORTRT1.bmp. If you want to see the included files and images, simply rename the file extension to .zip and double-click it. CLOUD files can be up to 1 MB in size, but are often around 250 KB - 1 MB. The following keywords are characteristic: BALDUR.bmpBM6. Files like these are sometimes connected to save, quick and auto.
6% of all CLOUD files are based on the well-known ELF file format. ELF is the abbreviation for Executable and Linkable Format and is the standard binary format on Linux and Unix. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are on average 520 KB in size and range from 420 KB to 680 KB. The file name TxtGatewayPLC.cloud or TxtFactoryMain.cloud is characteristic of these files. These files are attributed to gatewayplc and factory.

All other CLOUD files (79%) have no consistent format, often, for example, PNG and config. These files are often connected to coffeesoft, docx, plan, polish, resolution, savegame, solvency, minutes, floor or home. Just click the "Choose your .cloud file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your CLOUD file is.

Technical Data for CLOUD File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Related files:

elf, icloud, cloudf, cloud_, atos, cloud-, cloupe, pdf, docx, pages, zip, exe, rar, mp4, jpg, psd, key, dat, view, sav, bak, 7z

Related links:

RapidForm Free Viewer

a cloud compressed archive is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CLOUD files

Associate the CLOUD file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open compressed archives. Because only the current version supports the latest CLOUD file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Baldur's Gate update.
To make sure that your CLOUD file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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