Opening CFML Files

The CFML file type is primarily associated with Cold Fusion Markup Language.

CFML	File extension: CFML
	File type:	Cold Fusion Markup Language files

What is a CFML file

CFML files mostly belong to Cold Fusion Markup Language. Use our "Online CFML Text Viewer" below to analyze your CFML file and to see all text it contains.

How can I open a CFML file?

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

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.CFML File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

Because .CFML files can originate from different environments, they aren't universally openable by standard desktop apps.

Identify the Source: If received from a web developer or server administrator, it is likely a Cold Fusion Markup Language script.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor to inspect the opening lines.
- Readable HTML or <cf...> tags indicate a standard ColdFusion script.
- "PK" or garbled text suggests a compressed or compiled file instead.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Adobe ColdFusion, Lucee, or a code editor like VS Code, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for CFML File Extension

Related files:

xmi, ccn

Mime type:

text/x-coldfusion

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

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

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

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

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

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

ProgramID: pnpcfmlfile
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

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a cfml Cold Fusion Markup Language file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CFML files

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