How To Open CAL File | .Cal File Viewer Tools

Read this step-by-step guide about what is a .Cal File extension and how to open one using various Cal File Viewers:

There are files that contain .CAL file extension and these files are associated with multiple file types, applications, and programs. These files carry information and data related to the programs that created the file.

In this tutorial, we are going to discuss how to open a CAL file with the help of various applications. There is a step-by-step guide to take you through the process.

What Is A .CAL File

Usually, scheduling and calendar applications use .cal file extensions. The file contains the events and dates that are included in the calendar schedule. It might also contain custom images for every calendar month.

This file extension is also used for:

• CALS Raster Group 1 image format files
• CALS Raster Group 4 fax compressed bitmap files
• CyberAudioLibrary link files
• Daqarta extended audio data files
• SuperCalc Worksheet files

How To Open A CAL File

You need a suitable application to open a .cal file. If you are unable to open a CAL file on your system, the major reason will often be the absence of suitable software. The simplest solution is to download the appropriate application.

#1) Adobe Photoshop CS6

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CALS files associated with Cals raster image can be opened using Adobe Photoshop CS6. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X.

• Go to the .cal file.
• Right-click on it.
• Select ‘Open With’.
• Select Adobe Photoshop CS6 from the options.
• If you are unable to find it in the list of the programs, click on ‘Choose Default Program’
• Select Adobe Photoshop CS6 and click OK.

Or,

• Launch Adobe Photoshop CS6.
• Click on Files.

• Select ‘Open’.

• Go to the .cal file you want to open.
• Select it.
• Click on Open.

You can also open this type of file with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6 and ACD Systems Canvas 14 for Windows.

#2) Calendar File

Follow the below steps:

• Find and download the Calendar File.
• Navigate to the .cal file you want to open.
• Double-click on the file and it should open with the calendar file.

Or

• Right-click on the .cal file.
• Select ‘Open With’.
• Select Calendar from the options.
• If you are unable to find it in the list of the programs, click on ‘Choose Default Program’.
• Select the calendar and click OK.

#3) Cals Raster

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To open .cal file with Cals Raster, follow the steps below:

• Navigate to the .cal file you want to open.
• Right-click on the .cal file.
• Select ‘Open With’.
• Select Cals Raster from the options.
• If you are unable to find it in the list of the programs, click on ‘Choose Default Program’.
• Select Cals Raster and click OK.

Or,

• Launch Cals Raster.
• Click on Open Folder.
• Go to the .cal file you want to open.
• Select it.
• Click on Open.

#4) Print Shop

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If you use Windows or Mac OS X and the .cal files are associated with Print Shop, you can easily open them with this application.

• Navigate to the .cal file you want to open.
• Right-click on it.
• Select ‘Open With’.
• Select Print Shop from the options.
• If you are unable to find it in the list of the programs, click on ‘Choose Default Program’.
• Select Print Shop and click OK.

Or,

• Launch Print Shop.
• Click on ‘Open Folder’.

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• Go to the .cal file you want to open.
• Select it.
• Click on Open.

#5) 3ds Max

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You can download this application from the AutoDesk website and it is compatible with Windows XP and higher versions.

• Go to the .cal file and right-click on it.
• Select ‘Open With’ and you will see a list of applications.
• Select 3ds Max from the options.
• If you are unable to find it in the list of the programs, click on ‘Choose Default Program’.
• Select 3ds Max and click OK.

Or,

• Launch 3ds Max.
• Click on Files and select ‘Open’

• Go to the .cal file you want to open.
• Click on it and hit Open.

#6) Microsoft Word

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If the .cal file is associated with Cakewalk, you can open the file with Microsoft Word or any text editing program like WordPad, Notepad, Apple TextEdit, TextMate, OpenOffice Writer, etc.

• Open MS Word.
• Click on the Office Icon.

• Select Open

• Find the CAL file you want to open.
• Click on it and hit Open.

Or,

• Go to the .cal file and right-click on it.
• Select ‘Open With’ and you will see a list of applications.
• Select Microsoft Word from the options.
• If you are unable to find it in the list of the programs, click on ‘Choose Default Program’.
• Select Microsoft Word and click OK.

#7) File Convertor

If you are unable to open a Cal File with any of the programs, you can convert them to other file formats. To convert cal file to pdf, or any other format, you can use websites like Zamzar or Online Convert. Open the website, select the file you want to convert and the format you want to convert it into. Upload the file and click on convert.

#8) Universal File Viewer

You can use cal file viewer like Universal Viewer, File Viewer Plus, or any other universal file viewer.

• Download the program.

• Click on Files
• Select Open

• Go to the CAL file you want to view.
• Select it.
• Hit Open.

You should be able to view the file now.

#9) Autocad

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To Open .cal files in Autocad, follow these steps:

• Launch Autocad.
• Navigate to the menu bar.

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• Go to Insert.

• Click on raster image.

Or,

• Go to raster tools and click on insert.

• Browse the .cal file you want to open.
• Open the file.
• Select the scale to 1.

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• Uncheck the specified on-screen box.
• Select the location you want to put the image to.

You should be able to view the file now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

It is always suggested that you open a file with the program they are associated with. For a CAL file, you can use a Calendar or Cals Raster. Apart from that, Print Shop and Adobe Photoshop cs6 are the best programs for opening a .cal file. However, the easiest way is to convert it into another readable format.

Whatever you do, make sure you make a copy of the file and work on it because any change in the cal file can render the program it is associated with useless.