File Extension Library


.CBL File Extension

  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: Text

What are .CBL files and how to open them?

Can't open .CBL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CBL file.

What is a .CBL file extension?

.CBL file extension has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .CBL file is Text

.CBL is COBOL Source Code File

Source code file written in COBOL (COmmon Business-Oriented Language), one of the oldest programming languages still in use; often used for writing programs for business, accounting, and administration; must be compiled by a COBOL compiler for the target system before run.

Several different standards for COBOL exist, beginning with COBOL-68 and including COBOL-74, COBOL-85, and COBOL 2002. Therefore, you should make sure your text editor and compiler support the appropriate version of COBOL you're using.

List of all softwares that can open the COBOL Source Code File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
IBM COBOL
GnuCOBOL
Alchemy Solutions NetCOBOL
Mac
GnuCOBOL
Linux
TinyCOBOL
GnuCOBOL

How to fix problems with .CBL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CBL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CBL file format
  2. You need to check the .CBL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)