File Extension Database

Open CFG File

CFG file extension is most commonly associated with a generic configuration file, and are often used to store settings and preferences. CFG files are very common, and are widely used by operating systems, processes and applications to specify initial configuration settings at runtime. Though less common, the CFG file extension may also be used to denote Citrix server connection profiles. These store details such as hostname, IP address, username and password for connection to a specified server via a Citrix client.

Older applications, particularly on the Windows platform, traditionally stored configuration settings and initial parameters in external CFG files, which would be read and used when the application was launched. Though many applications now store their settings in other locations such as the registry in Windows, CFG files are still widely used to store configuration information, such as where it may be appropriate to allow users access to read and modify their contents.

CFG files are usually stored in plaintext, with each individual setting or parameter on a new line, and can be opened and modified using any text editor. However, modifying the contents of a CFG file should only be done with a thorough understanding of the consequences, as setting parameters incorrectly could stop the associated application running correctly. Even though you can open CFG file in text editor and modify it directly it is safer to modify settings from within the application, as this will ensure that the CFG file is modified using a compatible format.

You can open CFG files using any text editor, though care should be taken not to make and save changes as this may cause an application to function incorrectly. It is usually best to open the associated application, which can usually be implied either by the name or location of the CFG file, and modify settings from within it which will alter the CFG configuration file to reflect any changes.

How Can I Open CFG File on Windows

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

How Can I Open CFG File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open CFG File on Android

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

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