What is CPL file?
The CPL file extension is used by Microsoft Windows to store configuration files. The Control Panel Item File stores configuration settings for the Control Panel. It contains information like date, time, language, and screen resolution.
CPL Format details
| Full Name | Windows Control Panel Item |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | System Files |
Tools that will help you view CPL files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the CPL extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the CPL file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the CPL file differently than the application dedicated to handling the CPL file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the CPL file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the CPL file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the CPL file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
CPL File Viewers
- Microsoft Windows