File Extension Database

Open CFM File

A CFM file is a web page that contains ColdFusion or CFML (ColdFusion Markup Language) code. It is dynamically executed by the web server when a user accesses the page.

CFM files can run ColdFusion applications and scripts written in CFScript, and can reference information in the database, generate Flash forms, and create reports on the fly.

For example, the CFM file can generate forms or reports after a user query, as well as information from the reference database.

These forms can be Flash technology.

As soon as a user accesses the web page that contains the CFM file, the web server automatically and dynamically executes the file.

CFM files are 100% text-based, which means that they can be opened as a text file with any text editor, such as Notepad in Windows.

Flash is currently discontinued. You can find more information at Adobe Flash Player EOL General Information Page.

How Can I Open CFM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CFM file is to find a CFM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CFM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CFM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CFM file opener then try to search online for "CFM viewer", "application to open CFM file" or "open CFM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CFM file

How Can I Open CFM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CFM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CFM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CFM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CFM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CFM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CFM file then try to search for "CFM viewer", "application to open CFM file" or "read CFM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CFM file

How Can I Open CFM File on Android

If you downloaded a CFM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CFM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CFM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CFM viewer", "CFM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CFM File on iPhone or iPad

To open CFM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CFM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CFM". This way you can find apps which can open CFM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CFM viewer" or "CFM file" online in your favorite search engine.