Opening a CME File

The CME file type is primarily associated with Command Client.

CMEFile Extension CME
File extension: CME
File type:  encrypted video

What is a CME file

CME files mostly belong to Command Client by March. CME filename extension is mainly used to save surveillance video files recorded with CCTV, IP, and Command video recorders manufactured by March Networks. Such CME files contain encrypted video, audio, and metadata (timestamps, recorder etc.) stored in proprietary Command Multimedia Evidence (CME) format. Crazy Machines, a game for testing logic and inventive talent, saves game level data in CME files often called Crazy Machines Experiment files. The contents of CME experiments files include objects used to create custom experiments within the game's "labs". Such CME files are stored in the game's \data\experiments\ directory. CME filename extension is also associated with the defunct Connected Media Experience (CME) music album format developed by the Connected Media Experience consortium. A CME music album file is saved as a package consisting of video and audio tracks, proof-of-purchase, user interface, retailer/distributor information, and the Manifest (XML) file describing the primary media assets (audio/video) data.

How to open CME files

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

  1. Command Client by March
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CME files are often referred to as Command Client videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Crazy Machines (game level (experiment) data) by DTP
    Crazy Machines is a cross-platform video game that tests logic and inventive talent. Players are tasked with building intricate machines from given components. Experiments in various levels of the game are stored in CME. This file format is classified as Game.

CME file extension format:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our examination of the CME files comes to the following conclusion:

The file type with the extension 'CME' is primarily used by a single program. However, the following two file formats are common:

All other CME files (4%) have no uniform format. Tagged as entry, store, lane, drive, quai or zone. You can get all the details of your CME file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .cme file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for CME File Extension

File classification:
Video
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: CrystalPlayer.CME
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Crystal Player\Crystal.exe %1

ProgramID: CrystalPlayer.CME
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Crystal Player\CrystalFree.exe


a cme encrypted video is a special file format by March and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CME files

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