CGI File Extension

CGI file extension is created by Developer, also known as Common Gateway Interface Script. CGI has been classified as Common File Types. This file is saved in a binary or plain text format. If in a plain text format, you can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open CGI files in Richardson EditRocket program.

Common Gateway Interface Script File Type

What is a CGI File Type?

Often CGI scripts are used to run basic web scripts. For example, e-mail sent via e-mail, a web form (also known as a formmail, etc.) and the rotation of advertising on a web site.

Free online CGI Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CGI (Common Gateway Interface Script) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CGI, merge, split and compare the CGI files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

CGI Converter

Open CGI

Edit CGI

Compare CGI Files

Merge CGI Files

Split CGI Files

CGI Metadata Viewer

CGI Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Common Gateway Interface Script .CGI File Extensions while opening the .CGI files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CGI Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Common Gateway Interface Script on your system such as Richardson EditRocket.
2. Associate default Richardson Richardson EditRocket program for *.cgi (Common Gateway Interface Script) files.
   
   

   Associate CGI Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.CGI (e.g example.cgi) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Richardson Richardson EditRocket program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cgi files.
   
   

   Associate CGI Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.CGI (e.g example.cgi) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Richardson Richardson EditRocket program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Richardson EditRocket extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related CGI File Extensions

CGI default file extension is .CGI and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for CGI File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CGI files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open CGI File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Richardson EditRocket 4 for Windows	Commercial	Richardson
	gVim 7 for Windows	Open Source	gVim
	IMSI TurboCAD Pro 000 for Windows	Free Trial	IMSI TurboCAD Pro
	Microsoft Notepad 1903 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Vim 7 for Windows	Open Source	Vim

Open CGI File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Bare Bones BBEdit 13 for MacOs	Commercial	Bare Bones
	Richardson EditRocket 4 for MacOs	Commercial	Richardson
	MacroMates TextMate 2 for MacOs	Commercial	MacroMates

Open CGI file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Richardson EditRocket 4 for Linux	Commercial	Richardson
	Vim 7 for Linux	Open Source	Vim

Open CGI file on Web

Open CGI file on iOS

Open CGI file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About CGI - Common Gateway Interface Script

Listed file converters are from the wide range of online file converter.

These are the most polular file/document converters based on the user's review and usage on the FileProInfo.