The table below provides some useful information about the .cap extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .cap file?
- What program do I need to open a .cap file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .cap?
- How can I convert .cap file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .cap
2 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .cap files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .cap |
|---|---|
| Type: | JavaCard Converted Applet |
| Category: | Archive |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| CAP file is a JavaCard Converted Applet. JavaCard refers to a technology that allows small Java-based applications (applets) to be run securely on smart cards and similar small memory footprint devices. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Java Card Technology Development Kit |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| JavaCard on Wikipedia |
|
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| class, cod, jad, jar, java, jks, jsa, jsp, jspx, jws, mf, pack, properties, rms, ser, sf, tld, vm, war | |
| Extension: | .cap |
|---|---|
| Type: | Libpcap Captured Packets |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| CAP file is a Libpcap Captured Packets. Libpcap support saving captured packets to a file, and reading files containing saved packets. Applications can be written, using libpcap or WinPcap, to be able to capture network traffic and analyze it, or to read a saved capture and analyze it, using the same analysis code. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | WireShark |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| pcap | |
| Related extensions: | |
| none | |
Cannot open .cap files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.cap files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









