CPIO File Extension

CPIO file extension is created by Developer, also known as Unix CPIO Archive. CPIO has been classified as Encoded Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open CPIO files in GNU cpio program.

Unix CPIO Archive File Type

Unix CPIO Archive File Type

Extension	.cpio
Developer	Not Available
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (49 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	application/x-cpio
Default Program	GNU cpio
Category	Encoded Files
Format	Binary
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a CPIO File Type?

It's a good idea. The BSD utility can be used to create and extract CPIO files. Saidto -c, for example, creates a CPIO archive. The Java Commons Compress API can also be used to create and extract CPIO archives.

Free online CPIO Tools & Apps

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

CPIO Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Unix CPIO Archive .CPIO File Extensions while opening the .CPIO files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CPIO Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Unix CPIO Archive on your system such as GNU cpio.
2. Associate default Gnu Cpio GNU cpio program for *.cpio (Unix CPIO Archive) files.
   
   

   Associate CPIO Default Program on Windows

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

   Associate CPIO Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.CPIO (e.g example.cpio) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Gnu Cpio GNU cpio 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 .GNU cpio extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related CPIO File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for CPIO File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CPIO 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 CPIO File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft DTM Log Viewer 000 for Windows	Free	Microsoft
	Zipeg 2 for Windows	Open Source	Zipeg

Open CPIO File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Archive Utility 10 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Incredible Bee Archiver 2 for MacOs	Commercial	Incredible Bee
	Dag Agren The Unarchiver 4 for MacOs	Freeware	Dag Agren
	Zipeg 2 for MacOs	Open Source	Zipeg

Open CPIO file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	GNU cpio 000 for Linux	Free	GNU cpio

Open CPIO file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open CPIO file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open CPIO file on Android

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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.
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5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About CPIO - Unix CPIO Archive

Updated 12/1/2024

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