.CGI File Extension
- Category: Executable Files
- Format: Text and Binary
What are .CGI files and how to open them?
Can't open .CGI 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 .CGI file.
What is a .CGI file extension?
.CGI file extension has been classified as Executable Files. The format of .CGI file is Text and Binary
.CGI is Common Gateway Interface Script
A CGI file is an executable script written in the Perl or C programming language. It is typically stored in the "cgi-bin" folder within a website directory on a web server and can only be edited if it is not pre-compiled.
CGI scripts are often used for running basic web scripts. Examples include sending e-mail messages from a web form (also called "formmail") and rotating advertisements within a website.
List of all softwares that can open the Common Gateway Interface Script
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus | | Richardson EditRocket | | Microsoft Notepad | | gVim | |
| Mac | | Bare Bones BBEdit | | MacroMates TextMate | | Richardson EditRocket | |