CMF File Description

Researcher:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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CMF File Summary

The CMF File Extension has three different file types (mostly seen as the Creative Music Format format) and can be opened with seven distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Nullsoft (Nullsoft Winamp software). Generally, these files are considered Audio Files, but they can also be 3D Image Files.

We have found CMF files on the Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The CMF File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Although there is a lot more to know about CMF files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Prevalence
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/ 11690

Active

File Status

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2018

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Kinds of CMF Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Chief CMF Description

.CMF
File Name:.cmf
Class:Creative Music Format

CMF file extension may refer to an audio file developed by Creative Labs. This file is designed for use with Creative software and sound cards of Creative Sound Blaster. Some other third-party programs with supporting plug-ins installed can also play CMF files. The music data stored in CMF files are stored as a series of notes.

Company: Creative Technology Ltd.
Group:Audio Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cmf

Software Programs That Open The Creative Music Format:


Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Windows
Mac
Android

XMMS by Open Source

Mac
Linux

Alternative CMF Types

.CMF
File Name:.cmf
Class:Cal3D Binary Mesh File

CMF file extension may refer to a three-dimensional mesh file created by a character animation library authored in C++ called Cal3D. Using polygenes made up of edges and nodes, CMF file stores a character 3D geometry. The use of this file is to structure the character. The meshes of Cal3Dmay also be stored in an XML format by the XMF file extension.

Company: Open Source
Group:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open Cal3D Binary Mesh File Files:


Cal3DViewer by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Cal3d2ogre by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

CAL3D by GitHub, Inc.

Compatible with:

Linux

Moviestorm by Moviestorm Limited

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.CMF
File Name:.cmf
Class:Creative Labs FM-synthesis Music File

CMF file extension may refer to an audio and sound file that is related to a special FM-synthesis music file format that was used by Creative Labs. It is most commonly used with software which was distributed with old Creative sound cards like Sound Blaster PRO, AWE32, and PRO 2.0.

Company: Creative Technology Ltd.
Group:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Creative Labs FM-synthesis Music File Files:


Awave Studio by FMJ-Software

Compatible with:

Windows

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CMF Demand


OS Hierarchy

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Understanding CMF Issues


Common Problems Opening CMF Files

Nullsoft Winamp Disappeared

If you attempt to load your CMF file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open CMF Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Nullsoft Winamp installed for %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the CMF file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


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


Wrong Version of Nullsoft Winamp is Installed

It is possible that your version of Nullsoft Winamp isn't able to open your Creative Music Format file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Nullsoft Winamp from Nullsoft is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your Creative Music Format file was created by a newer version of Nullsoft Winamp than you have on your PC.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of CMF file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Conclusion: The majority of CMF file opening issues are due to not having the correct Nullsoft Winamp version installed.


Other CMF File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Nullsoft Winamp will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening CMF files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • CMF file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Deletion of the CMF file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Invalid installation of a CMF-associated program (eg. Nullsoft Winamp)
  • Something has caused file corruption of your CMF
  • Your CMF is infected with malware
  • Device drivers for CMF-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Creative Music Format file

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