File Extension Library


.CIL File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Vector Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .CIL files and how to open them?

Can't open .CIL 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 .CIL file.

What is a .CIL file extension?

.CIL file extension is created by Microsoft. .CIL has been classified as Vector Image Files. The format of .CIL file is Binary.

.CIL is Clip Gallery Packaged File

Compressed clip art format used by Microsoft Clip Gallery, a program used to manage clip art images for Microsoft Office applications; stores .WMF files and other images in a compressed package; also includes keywords and other metadata.

CIL files are commonly used to share clip art on the Web. They can be downloaded from Microsoft's Clip Art & Media website.

How to fix problems with .CIL files

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