CPP File
What are CPP files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a CPP 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 CPP file?
Files that contain the .cpp file extension hold program source code that has been written in the C++ programming language. A CPP file is commonly one file of many files that are contained in a C++ programming project. When compiled together, the CPP files create an executable application.
The .cpp file extension is also used by the CA-Cricket Presents software. This presentation software uses the .cpp file extension for the presentation files that it creates.
The Maya OpenGL 3D application also uses the .cpp file extension. When the CPP files are used for this program, they contain 3D scene files that have been created with the software.
How to open CPP files
We have identified one CPP opener that is compatible with this specific type of CPP file.
Programs that open files
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Last updated: February 24, 2023
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of CPP files. Remember, different programs may use CPP files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Code::Blocks | User submitted |
![]() | Dev-C++ | User submitted |
![]() | UltraEdit | User submitted |
![]() | Atmel Studio | User submitted |
![]() | Borland C++ | User submitted |
![]() | Edge Code CC | User submitted |
![]() | progeCAD Professional | User submitted |
![]() | jGRASP | User submitted |
![]() | Brackets | User submitted |
![]() | Altium Designer | User submitted |
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