Opening CS1 Files

The CS1 file type is primarily associated with CaptureShop.

CS1File Extension CS1
File extension: CS1
File type:  1-Shot Image

What is a CS1 file

CS1 files mostly belong to CaptureShop by Sinar. File naming can be automatic and sequential. For example: Name "FIRST_SET", Number "10", Digits "3" and Append Extension on will number your images "FIRST_SET010.CS1", "FIRST_SETt011.CS1", "FIRST_SET012.CS1" and so on when taking 1-shots or the same with .CS4 if taking 4-shots.

How do you open CS1 files?

You need a suitable software like CaptureShop to open a CS1 file. You need a suitable software like CaptureShop from Sinar to open a CS1 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 CS1 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CS1 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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4 Steps to Open an Unknown .CS1 File

Because .CS1 files originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: A file from a professional photographer is likely a Sinar CaptureShop 1-Shot Image, while one from a developer may be proprietary data.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text or hex editor:
    • "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
    • Readable XML/JSON suggests a configuration file.
    • Unreadable binary often points to a raw image.
  3. Use the Original Software: The creating program is usually required; try Sinar CaptureShop, a raw image editor, or ask the sender if uncertain.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file here to detect its format, extract metadata, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for CS1 File Extension

Related files:

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: ACDSee 7.0.cs1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1

ProgramID: MouseMagic.Extention
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\Mouse Magic CS.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee 8.0.cs1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0\ACDSee8.exe %1

ProgramID: ACDSee Pro.cs1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0.Pro\ACDSee8Pro.exe

ProgramID: DigitalFotoMaker.5.cs1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MAGIX\FOTO_M~1\FOTOMA~1.EXE

ProgramID: ACDSee.cs1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe


a cs1 1-Shot Image is a special file format by Sinar and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CS1 files

  • Associate the CS1 file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open 1-shot images. Because only the current version supports the latest CS1 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Sinar manufacturer website after an available CaptureShop update.
  • To make sure that your CS1 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .CS1 file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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