.CID File Extension

Coordinated Interchange Document

The cid file extension stores data used by CallerID software. The CallerID product seems obsolete without support. The cid file type was marked obsolete. Users import GIF, JPG or BMP files into Navi...

General Information

Title CID File Extension
Extension .cid
Full Form Coordinated Interchange Document
File Type Data File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/cid

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Reference content
Features Embedded, Linked

File Characteristics

Quality Data dependent
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Email attachments Yes
Content identification Yes
Multimedia reference Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Spam, Phishing
Best Practices Verify sender, Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies by application

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .html, .mhtml, .eml

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe programs Commercial Windows, Mac
Email clients Varies Varies