CNS File Extension

The CNS file extension was created by Elecbyte and is also known as the M.U.G.E.N. Character States File. CNS is classified as a Game Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open CNS files in Elecbyte M.U.G.E.N. program.

M.U.G.E.N. Character States File Type

M.U.G.E.N. Character States File Type
Extension .cns
Developer Elecbyte
Popularity 5.0 (18 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Elecbyte M.U.G.E.N.
Category Game Files
Format Text
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a CNS File Type?

The M.U.G.E.N. uses common statements for all characters, which are stored in the common1.cns file in the\ data\ directory of l' installation of the game engine. You can, however, also skip the common states with specific states for an individual character. The specific states are stored in the\ chars\ .NOTE directory: CNS files use plain text formatting and can be modified with n' any text editor.

Free Online CNS Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online CNS tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare CNS files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .CNS (M.U.G.E.N. Character States File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your CNS files directly from your device with ease.

CNS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the M.U.G.E.N. Character States File .CNS File Extensions while opening the .CNS files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CNS Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for M.U.G.E.N. Character States File on your system such as Elecbyte M.U.G.E.N..
  2. Associate default Elecbyte Mugen Elecbyte M.U.G.E.N. program for *.cns (M.U.G.E.N. Character States File) files.

    Associate CNS Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.CNS (e.g example.cns) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Elecbyte Mugen Elecbyte M.U.G.E.N. program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .cns files.

Related CNS File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for CNS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CNS 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open CNS File on Windows

Software License Developer
Elecbyte M.U.G.E.N. image. Elecbyte M.U.G.E.N. 000 for Windows Free Elecbyte M.U.G.E.N.
Microsoft HTML Help Workshop image. Microsoft HTML Help Workshop 000 for Windows Free Microsoft

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CNS File on Mac OS

Software License Developer

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CNS file on Linux

Software License Developer

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CNS file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CNS file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen CNS file on Android

Software License Developer

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.

CNS file extension icon image.About CNS - M.U.G.E.N. Character States File

FileProInfo is to help you understand about the M.U.G.E.N. Character States File with *.CNS suffix, and provide the complete detail as how to open, edit, convert, merge, split and compare it with other related software programs, software download links and free online apps and tools.

Our professional team members at FileProInfo have been individually researched and verified the details for CNS. We want to be 100% accurate and publish the information about file formats, tools, apps and software programs that we have tested and validated.

If you would like to suggest any additions or updates to this page for CNS, please let us know.

Updated 7/1/2025