CAFF File Extension

What is CAFF file?

CAFF is a file extension commonly associated with Core Audio Format files. Core Audio Format specification was created by Apple. CAFF file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. CAFF file belongs to the Audio Files category just like 771 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use QuickTime Player software for managing CAFF files, although 7 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named QuickTime Player was created by Apple, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and CAFF files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support CAFF file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support CAFF files. CAFF files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with CAFF extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CAFF files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with CAFF extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CAFF files.

Step 1. Install QuickTime Player software

Problems with opening and working with CAFF files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CAFF files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install QuickTime Player or one to the listed programs: Awave Studio, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Audacity. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CAFF files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download QuickTime Player installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Apple, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of QuickTime Player

You still cannot access CAFF files although QuickTime Player is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of QuickTime Player installed, it may not support CAFF format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using QuickTime Player.

Step 3. Associate Core Audio Format files with QuickTime Player

After installing QuickTime Player (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CAFF files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the CAFF file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where QuickTime Player is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CAFF files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the CAFF file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CAFF extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the CAFF for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the CAFF file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the CAFF in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the CAFF is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the CAFF file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the CAFF file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the CAFF file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with CAFF extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Core Audio Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run QuickTime Player

If the systems has insufficient resources to open CAFF files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Core Audio Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with CAFF files affecting older versions of given software.

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