.CMD File Extension

CMD files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Windows Command File

A CMD file is a script containing commands to execute tasks. The CMD files are used in Windows operating system since 1990s. You can create CMD scripts to perform operations like running programs and ...

General Information

Title CMD File Extension
Extension .cmd
Full Form Windows Command Script
File Type Script File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/cmd

File Function

Primary Function Execute commands
Additional Functions Batch processing, Automation tasks
Features Plain text, Batch syntax

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on scripting
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Task Automation Yes
System Administration Yes
Software Installation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious commands, Scripting vulnerabilities
Best Practices Validate input, Restrict execution

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With Windows NT
Latest Version Windows 10, Windows 11

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bat, .sh, .ps1

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Command Processor Free Windows
Notepad Free Windows
Notepad++ Free Windows

Type 2: M.U.G.E.N Character Commands File

.CMD is a file extension used for 2 types of files: Windows command files and M.U.G.E.N character commands files. A Windows command file contains commands that automate tasks when executed. The M.U.G....

General Information

Title CMD File Extension
Extension .cmd
Full Form M.U.G.E.N Character Commands File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Elecbyte
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store commands
Additional Functions Define interactions
Features Text-based, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Customization Yes
Character Development Yes
Game Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validation, Backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1999
Latest Version Dependent on M.U.G.E.N build

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .def, .sff, .air, .snd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
M.U.G.E.N Free Windows
Fighter Factory Free Windows