File Extension CAF

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CAF File Summary

There are four file types associated with the CAF File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Apple Core Audio File format. According to our database, eleven distinct software programs (conventionally, Apple QuickTime Player developed by Apple) will enable you to view these files. Generally, these files are considered Audio Files, but they can also be 3D Image Files or Data Files.

CAF files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. The main CAF file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you are having problems opening CAF files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Popular
4023
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Importance

5

December

2018

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Kinds of CAF Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Primary CAF File Association

.CAF
File Ext:.caf
Category:Apple Core Audio File

Core Audio Format is a flexible file format for storing and manipulating digital audio data. CAF audio format is supported by Mac OS X applications

Programmer: Apple
File Category:Audio Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.caf

Software Programs That Open The Apple Core Audio File:


Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Windows
Mac

ShedWorx Smart Converter by Shedworx

Mac

Audacity by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Apple Final Cut Pro by Apple

Mac
Mac OS X

Apple GarageBand 10 by Apple

Mac

Apple Logic Pro by Apple

Mac

Other CAF Descriptions

.CAF
File Ext:.caf
Category:CryENGINE Character Animation File

CAF file extension is a 3D image file type associated with CryENGINE SDK software, it is an application used to develop a 3D video gaming engine developed by CRYTEK and used by various computer games. the CAF file is no longer been used nowadays as it needs to be combined with .IK and .SETUP files into a single .CHRPARAMS file in order to used to simplify character animation configuration.

Programmer: Crytek
File Category:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open CryENGINE Character Animation File Files:


CRYENGINE by Crytek

Compatible with:

Windows
.CAF
File Ext:.caf
Category:Class Action Gradebook File

Class Action Gradebook, a software used for organizing classroom information used CAF files to save student information, seating arrangements, homework assignments and other class data.

Programmer: Richard Stott
File Category:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Class Action Gradebook File Files:


Class Action Gradebook "Elementary Edition" by Richard Stott

Compatible with:

Windows
.CAF
File Ext:.caf
Category:Cal3D Binary Animation File

Animation file associated with Cal3D, a free toolkit used for character modeling and animation.

Programmer: Open Source
File Category:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open Cal3D Binary Animation File Files:


Cal3DViewer by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

CAL3D by GitHub, Inc.

Compatible with:

Linux

Moviestorm by Moviestorm Limited

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

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CAF Requests


Top Windows Operating Systems

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Leading Device Types

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of CAF Problems


Common CAF Opening Problems

Apple QuickTime Player Isn't There

If you attempt to load your CAF file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open CAF Files". When this happens, it is commonly due to Apple QuickTime Player missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the CAF file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens CAF files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Wrong Version of Apple QuickTime Player is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Apple QuickTime Player installed that's incompatible with your Apple Core Audio File type. Visit the Apple website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Apple QuickTime Player. Your Apple Core Audio File file was probably created by a newer release of Apple QuickTime Player than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Investigate your CAF file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening CAF files are due to having the wrong version of Apple QuickTime Player installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading CAF Files

Assuming you have the right Apple QuickTime Player version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening CAF files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening CAFs. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for CAF
  • Corruption of the CAF file description inside the Registry
  • Apple QuickTime Player or another CAF application experienced a flawed installation
  • CAF file corruption
  • CAF file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • CAF-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows cannot load your Apple Core Audio File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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