File Extension Database

Open CACHE File

A CACHE format and extension file stores recently used information and is formatted depending on a particular program which created it.

It is also used by web browsers to speed up the loading of pages already visited or which are frequently visited. It also used by image editing programs and other applications, with the same intention of speeding up processes and loading of recently viewed data.

CACHE files are, in short, auxiliary files that store different types of information from web browsers, RAM memory, CPU processor, and any device that requires repeated memory use.

CACHE files do not need to be opened or operated by the user, in general, their operation is transparent to the process and consequently to the user.

In some cases, the CACHE files can take up a lot of space, and can be deleted without affecting the functionality of the system.

How Can I Open CACHE File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CACHE file is to find a CACHE file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CACHE file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CACHE file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CACHE file opener then try to search online for "CACHE viewer", "application to open CACHE file" or "open CACHE file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CACHE file

How Can I Open CACHE File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CACHE file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CACHE file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CACHE file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CACHE file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CACHE file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CACHE file then try to search for "CACHE viewer", "application to open CACHE file" or "read CACHE file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CACHE file

How Can I Open CACHE File on Android

If you downloaded a CACHE file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CACHE file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CACHE".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CACHE viewer", "CACHE file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CACHE File on iPhone or iPad

To open CACHE File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CACHE file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CACHE". This way you can find apps which can open CACHE files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CACHE viewer" or "CACHE file" online in your favorite search engine.