File Extension Library


.CFM File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Web Files
  • Format: Text

What are .CFM files and how to open them?

Can't open .CFM 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 .CFM file.

What is a .CFM file extension?

.CFM file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .CFM has been classified as Web Files. The format of .CFM file is Text.

.CFM is ColdFusion Markup File

A CFM file is a web page that contains ColdFusion code, or CFML (ColdFusion Markup Language). It is dynamically executed by the web server when the page is accessed by a user. CFM files can run ColdFusion applications and scripts written in CFScript and may reference database information, generate Flash forms, and create reports on the fly.

ColdFusion was originally developed by Allaire. It was later bought by Macromedia and is now distributed by Adobe Systems, which acquired Macromedia in 2005.

List of all softwares that can open the ColdFusion Markup File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Adobe ColdFusion 2018
Adobe ColdFusion Builder
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2019
New Atlanta BlueDragon
Railo
Any text editor
Mac
Adobe ColdFusion 2018
Adobe ColdFusion Builder
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2019
New Atlanta BlueDragon
Railo
Any text editor
Linux
Adobe ColdFusion 2018
New Atlanta BlueDragon
Railo
Any text editor

How to fix problems with .CFM files

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