CEP File - opening and understanding

Did your computer fail to open a CEP file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .CEP files.

What is a CEP file?

The CEP file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the CEP file type for different types of data.

While we do not yet describe the CEP file format and its common uses, we do know which programs are known to open these files, as we receive dozens of suggestions from users like yourself every day about specific file types and which programs they use to open them.

We are continually working on adding more file type descriptions to the site, so if you have information about CEP files that you think will help others, please use the Update Info link below to submit it to us - we'd love to hear from you!

How to open CEP files

You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension CEP for different purposes.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 4 different CEP openers which you will find listed below.

Various viewers for this file format

These apps are known to open certain types of CEP files. Remember, different programs may use CEP files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

	ContigExpress	User submitted
	EthnosII	User submitted
	CelticPipes	User submitted
	CaloriesExpress	User submitted

Try a universal file viewer

Try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and most likely yours too. Download Free File Viewer here.

We have not yet verified any programs for Mac that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

We have not yet verified any web services that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

Suggest a program

Not sure exactly what type of file you are trying to open? Try our new File Analyzer. It is a free tool that can identify more than 11,000 different kinds of files - most likely yours too! It will help you find software that can handle your specific type of file. Download File Analyzer here.