.CMF File Extension

CMF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Cal3D Binary Mesh File

Three file types use the .cmf extension. The cmf file extension is for the Cal3D character animation library. Cal3D is written in C++ for Linux and Windows. The cmf file stores mesh in binary format. ...

General Information

Title CMF File Extension
Extension .cmf
Full Form Cal3D Binary Mesh File
File Type 3D Model File
Developer Cal3D Project
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D geometry
Additional Functions Animation data support
Features Binary format, Mesh data

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on model
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Via textures
Editable With software

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Virtual Reality Yes
Animation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Validate with software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Update Varies by tool

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xmf, .xrf, .caf, .xaf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Blender Cal3D Exporter Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Cal3D Miniviewer Free Windows, Linux

Type 2: Creative Music Format

General Information

Title CMF File Extension
Extension .cmf
Full Form Creative Music Format File
File Type Audio File
Developer Creative Labs
MIME Type audio/cmf

File Function

Primary Function Store music
Additional Functions Playback in software
Features Multiple instruments, Event-based

File Characteristics

Quality Low by modern standards
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Retro Gaming Yes
Sound Effects Yes
Music Production Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mid, .rmi, .s3m

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Creative Sound Blaster N/A DOS
Winamp with Plugin Free Windows
Awave Studio Paid Windows

Type 3: Connected Backup File

General Information

Title CMF File Extension
Extension .cmf
Full Form Connected Backup File
File Type Backup File
Developer Iron Mountain
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Data backup
Additional Functions Data recovery
Features Encrypted, Compressed

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on original data
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Preservation Yes
System Recovery Yes
Disaster Recovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Secure storage, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not publicly available
Latest Version Connected Backup version info not publicly available

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bak, .bkp, .tbk

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Connected Backup Paid Windows, Mac