CFM File Extension

Programs that support CFM files

• Windows ¹⁰
• Mac OS ⁷
• Linux ³

Windows

• Adobe ColdFusion Builder
• PSPad
• Notepad++
• Sublime Text
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Atom
• Adobe ExtendScript
• Adobe ColdFusion
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Adobe Creative Cloud

Mac OS

• Adobe ColdFusion Builder
• Atom
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Sublime Text
• Coda
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Adobe Creative Suite

Linux

• Sublime Text
• Atom
• Adobe Creative Cloud

How to open a CFM file?

If you’re having difficulty opening a CFM file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.

Adobe ColdFusion Builder, Sublime Text and PSPad stand out as the preferred programs to manage CFM files effectively. To install the latest version of Adobe ColdFusion Builder on your computer, visit the Adobe website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

After installation, your operating system should automatically open CFM files with Adobe ColdFusion Builder.

Set Adobe ColdFusion Builder as the default CFM handler

Choose an app to open a file on Mac

1. Right click or use Control + left click on the desired CFM file to launch the file options menu;
2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
3. Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
4. In this menu, select "All Programs", then find Adobe ColdFusion Builder and check the box next to "Always open in the application."

Set default programs for Windows

1. Start by right-clicking on your CFM file, then select "Open With" and continue by clicking "Choose another app" from the options provided;
2. In the pop-up window, find and select the Adobe ColdFusion Builder application from the available options;
3. Make sure the "Always use this app" checkbox is checked and click "OK" to confirm your choice as the default app for opening CFM files.

Convert files to and from CFM

If you have trouble working with a CFM file, try converting it to PDF or similar developer files.

Be aware that converting a CFM file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Convert CFM to other file formats

• CFM to PDF

Effective solutions for CFM file problems

There are some common issues with CFM files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.

How to edit a CFM file?

To make changes to CFM files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the developer files. Online CFM editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for ColdFusion Markup Format.

Best CFM editors 2026

Based on these criteria, we have prepared a list of available CFM editors.