CMAP File
What are CMAP files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a CMAP file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your CMAP files.
What is a CMAP file?
CMAP files have multiple uses, and Adobe CMaps is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
Adobe CMaps
We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
How to open CMAP files
Important: Different programs may use files with the CMAP file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your CMAP file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!
Last updated: February 24, 2023
All known file formats using extension .CMAP
While Adobe CMaps is a popular type of CMAP-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .CMAP file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
Concept Map File
The IHMC Cmap Tools software application uses the .cmap file suffix. This program is used to create mind-map diagrams for use during a brainstorming process. The brainstorming diagrams created with the software are saved with the .cmap file suffix.
CMAP opener for Windows
We have identified one CMAP opener that is compatible with this specific type of CMAP file.
 | IHMC CmapTools | Verified |
IFF Color Map
We know that one CMAP format is IFF Color Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!
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