File Extension Database

Open CUE File

A file of CUE format and extension is related to Unicode text files that specify how the data tracks are laid out on a compact disc, and are commonly used by several programs to make ISO images, especially for music and videos.

These CUE files are currently used by CD recorders to differentiate the tracks according to their duration, including the beginning and the end.

However, CUE files have great versatility since they provide the user with specifications of titles and authors for the disc, as well as the names of each of the tracks, either OGG, MP3, WAV, FLAC, and binary files, that par excellence, are generally used.

The CUE extension files are not used only to record CDs, they are also used to listen to discs where all the tracks are recorded in a single file that contains all the audio, and therefore the CUE file is the one that specifies to the player when a recording ends and another begins.

CUE files are written in a standard format and are therefore recognized by most CD editing and playback programs.

To work with CUE files you can use one of the following programs:

How Can I Open CUE File on Windows

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

How Can I Open CUE File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open CUE File on Android

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

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