CFM File Type

- The quick facts

What are CFM files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a CFM file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a CFM file?

CFM files have multiple uses, and ColdFusion Webpage Template is one of them.

ColdFusion Webpage Template 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 initially 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.

How to open CFM files

We have identified one CFM opener that is compatible with this specific type of CFM file.

Programs that open ColdFusion Webpage Template files

Last updated: June 24, 2022

More file formats using the CFM extension

Through our research of CFM files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.

Color Font Maker Pattern File

The Need for Speed Car Exterior File

Various apps that use files with this extension

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.