CER file - How do I open a .cer file?
The table below provides useful information about the .cer file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .cer file?
- What program do I need to open a .cer file?
- How can the .cer file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .cer files to another format?
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5 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database
✅ Broderbund PrintMaster Certificate

The CER file is a Broderbund PrintMaster Certificate document. PrintMaster is a software for making card, posters, banners, etc.
✅ MSI Cerius 2 Format Data

The CER file is a MSI Cerius 2 Format Data. Cerius 2 is a graphical interface to DMol3 that uses the X Window System.
✅ Sierra Print Artist Certificate

The CER file is a Sierra Print Artist Certificate. The Sierra Print Artist software allows the user to make cards, calendars, stationery and other assorted crafts and then print them with their printer.
✅ Creatacard Certificate Project

The CER file is a Creatacard Certificate Project. American Greetings Creatacard is a simple digital card creator software for Microsoft Windows.
✅ Lahey Fortran Compilation Error Data

The CER file is a Lahey Fortran Compilation Error Data. Lahey/Fujitsu Fortran 95 is a complete implementation of the ANSI/ISO Fortran 95 standard.
Other types of files may also use the .cer file extension.
🚫 The .cer file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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🔴 Can't open a .cer file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows cannot open this file:
example.cer
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it...
If you don't know how to set the .cer file association, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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