File Extension Database

Open CAL File

CAL files represent various applications of various kinds, namely:

Calendar File

In this classic application, a CAL file is a calendar file saved in a universal format used by various email and calendar programs, such as Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendar, and Apple Calendar.

This CAL file allows users to publish and share calendar information on the web and via email.

It is necessary to know that CAL files are saved in plain text format, thus containing information such as the title, summary, start time and end time of the calendar event.

3DS Max Pose Adjustment File

The CAL file is created by 3DS Max, which is a 3D modeling and animation application, containing adjustment values ??for the pose of a biped created, while in Adjust Talent Pose mode.

The CAL file is used to add pose information to the figure structure, which is saved in a FIG file.

CALS Raster Graphic

In this case, the CAL file is a 1-bit (black and white) raster image that can be uncompressed or compressed using CCITT group 4 compression.

It is available in Type I and Type II versions, although Type I is more common.

Software to open a CAL file

To open a file with a CAL extension, you must have one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open CAL File on Windows

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

How Can I Open CAL File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open CAL File on Android

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

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

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