CFM File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a CFM file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .CFM files.
What is a CFM file?
CFM is an acronym for ColdFusion Markup. Files that contain the .cfm file extension contain webpage files that consist of the ColdFusion Markup Language.
The ColdFusion software, which creates the ColdFusion Markup files, was originally created by the Allaire company. However, it was later sold to Macromedia and then in 2005 the ColdFusion software was bought by Adobe.
Webpage files that contain the ColdFusion Markup Language are used to create a variety of different online applications. CFML is a server-side language, much like PHP, but unlike PHP, CFML is not an open source code. It is a commercially-sold programming language code.
How to open CFM 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 CFM for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different CFM openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension CFM
While we know of one file format using the .CFM file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .CFM file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of CFM files. Remember, different programs may use CFM files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Adobe Dreamweaver | User submitted |
 | Macromedia Dreamweaver MX | User submitted |
 | Microsoft Web Platform Extensions | User submitted |
 | Edge Code CC | User submitted |
 | Brackets | User submitted |
 | CorelDRAW | User submitted |
 | HomeSite | User submitted |
| KForm2007 Frame Application | User submitted |
 | Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev | User submitted |
 | Adobe Acrobat | User submitted |
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.