File Extension Database

Open CAF File

Files with the CAF extension are Kernel audio files, and these are the audio files that contain data referenced by compatible applications developed by Apple.

These files can also be created, opened, and viewed using Apple applications that are integrated with support for these CAF files.

Some of these Apple programs can be used to open and edit files in the CAF format for further modifications and additions to the audio and text data, entered by the author of the CAF extension files, and these applications include Apple's GarageBand software. 2011 Apple Logic Pro 9.

However, Apple QuickTime Player can also be installed on Microsoft Windows-based systems to open CAF files.

Audacity is another Mac and Windows enabled software, which can be used to create and edit CAF files.

The content of these CAF files may include text annotations, among other data of interest to the audio file integrated with the Core Audio specifications developed by Apple.

These CAF files are similar to audio files stored in the AIFF format, although these CAF files are not limited to just 4 Gb of audio data and are implemented with support for multi-channel audio data storage.

About GarageBand

GarageBand is a computer application enabled to create pieces of music and podcasts.

It is developed by Apple Computer for its iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems.

About Logic Pro 9

Logic Pro is an advanced and comprehensive MIDI and audio processing application that provides all the necessary tools to create professional-quality music productions.

About QuickTime

QuickTime is a standard multimedia framework developed by Apple, consisting of a set of libraries and a multimedia player.

This QuickTime software, since version 7, is compatible with the MPEG-4 standard.

Links to software packages that open a CAF file

Typical CAF application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"

Typical CAF mime types:

audio/x-caf

Frequently used application names to open CAF files:

QuickTime

Frequently associated Windows objects:

QuickTime.caf

How Can I Open CAF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CAF file is to find a CAF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CAF 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 CAF 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 CAF file opener then try to search online for "CAF viewer", "application to open CAF file" or "open CAF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CAF file

How Can I Open CAF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CAF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CAF 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 CAF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CAF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CAF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CAF file then try to search for "CAF viewer", "application to open CAF file" or "read CAF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CAF file

How Can I Open CAF File on Android

If you downloaded a CAF 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 CAF 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 "CAF".
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 "CAF viewer", "CAF 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 CAF File on iPhone or iPad

To open CAF 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 CAF 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 "CAF". This way you can find apps which can open CAF 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 "CAF viewer" or "CAF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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