File extension Details of CSF, CRW, CV5, CSM, CGM, CLD, CAN, CUT, CAL

Name:	CSF
File Type:	Content Secure Format   (Most common)
Popularity:	3
Category:	image
File Description:	Secure 2D image format that is a replica of the source image file; can embed print and watermark banners, limit printing and copying, and may include an expiration date; may also be password-protected.
Open Programs:	Windows Informative Graphics Brava! Reader

Name:	CRW
File Type:	Canon Raw CIFF Image File
Popularity:	2
Category:	image
File Description:	Uncompressed and unprocessed Camera RAW image file from a Canon digital camera; based the Camera Image File Format (CIFF), a standardized format developed for saving images. CRW files can be opened and viewed with the software included with Canon digital cameras.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Canon digital camera software Adobe Photoshop CS Adobe Photoshop Elements for Mac Windows Canon digital camera software Adobe Photoshop CS Adobe Photoshop Elements ACDSee Photo Manager ACD Systems Canvas

Name:	CV5
File Type:	Canvas 5 Drawing File
Popularity:	3
Category:	image
File Description:	Image format used by Canvas 5, a technical illustration and drawing program; can contain both vector images and raster images; also compatible with newer versions of Canvas.
Open Programs:	Mac OS ACD Systems Canvas 5 or later Windows ACD Systems Canvas 5 or later

Name:	CSM
File Type:	Character Studio Marker File
Popularity:	3
Category:	image
File Description:	ASCII text file that contains position markers for a 3D character; used by Character Studio, a biped animation tool included with Autodesk's 3ds Max program; saves the position of the biped in the software's motion capture buffer. Limb rotation data is not stored in CSM files, but is saved related .BVH files.
Open Programs:	Windows Autodesk Character Studio (part of 3ds Max)

Name:	CGM
File Type:	Computer Graphics Metafile
Popularity:	3
Category:	image
File Description:	Vector graphics format designed to support the needs of many graphics applications; originally used for clip art libraries, but newer revisions (based on the ISO/IEC 8632 standard) are now commonly used for CAD drawings. CGM files are encoded using one of three different methods: Binary encoding - Standard file encoding that enables software programs to read the file quickly and efficiently. Character-based encoding - Produces the smallest possible file size, which saves disk space and allows for faster data transfers. Clear-text encoding - Allows users to read and understand the contents of the file and modify the file using a basic text editor.
Open Programs:	Mac OS IMSI TurboCAD AppleWorks Adobe Illustrator Windows IMSI TurboCAD CorelDRAW or Paint Shop Pro AutoDesk AutoCAD Adobe Illustrator Larson Software Technology VizEx Reader Informative Graphics MYRIAD viewer IrfanView

Name:	CLD
File Type:	Canon CD Label Template
Popularity:	3
Category:	image
File Description:	Printing template for printing CD labels and covers with a Canon printer; contains preset printing areas that serve as a starting point for creating CD artwork; used by the CD-LabelPrint program, which comes with some of Canon's Pixma printers.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Canon CD-LabelPrint Windows Canon CD-LabelPrint

Name:	CAN
File Type:	Canon Navigator Fax Document
Popularity:	3
Category:	image
File Description:	Fax document saved from a Canon fax machine or all-in-one printer/copier/scanner/fax device; may be generated by Canon Navigator, the software included with Canon fax machines. NOTE: Canon Navigator for multifunction devices is now called MP Navigator.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Canon MP Navigator XnView Windows Canon MP Navigator XnView

Name:	CUT
File Type:	Dr. Halo Bitmap Image File
Popularity:	3
Category:	image
File Description:	Device-independent bitmap image format originally used by Dr. Halo software but now supported by several other programs; supports 8 bits per pixel for a total of 256 colors. CUT files reference a palette of colors, which is stored in a separate .PAL file; without a PAL file reference, CUT files appear as grayscale images.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Lemkesoft GraphicConverter Equilibrium DeBabelizer Windows Dr. Halo III Equilibrium DeBabelizer Corel Paint Shop Pro Okino Multi-Media Editor and Viewer Microsoft Picture Viewer

Name:	CAL
File Type:	Calendar File   (Most common)
Popularity:	3
Category:	image
File Description:	Calendar created by various Broderbund calendar design programs; contains dates and events, separated by months; may also include custom images for each month and user-defined formatting.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Broderbund Print Shop Broderbund Printmaster Windows Broderbund Print Shop Broderbund Printmaster Broderbund Calendar Creator American Greetings CreateaCard

Name:	CAL
File Type:	CALS Raster Graphic
Popularity:	3
Category:	image
File Description:	1-bit (black and white) raster image; can be uncompressed or compressed using CCITT group 4 compression; available in Type I and Type II versions, though Type I is more common. CALS stands for "Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support;" the standard was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a means to electronically capture military documentation.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Adobe Photoshop Windows Adobe Photoshop Corel Paint Shop Pro Graphics Converter Pro MaxView MaxReader