Open C4D files

Full name

CINEMA 4D File Format
Developer

MAXON Computer
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Have you encountered a problem with a C4D file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a C4D file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your C4D file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is C4D file?

The file extension C4D is used by the 3D software Cinema 4D. Maxon Cinema 4D is a 3D construction, animation and rendering program for professional use. The C4D format is the native format of Cinema 4D and includes data from 3D models, used textures and rendering settings.

More info

C4D files are not downwardly compatible and can not be loaded in an older version. The opposite way is usually possible, although partially with restrictions. In addition, it has to be considered that C4D files saved with plugins require this plugin (usually the version number has to be the same) in order to be properly loaded. This is especially important if you want to exchange cross-platform data.
The C4D format is a proprietary format and can almost exclusively be read by Cinema 4D.

Programs which can open a C4D file

Windows

CINEMA 4D

Mac OS

Cinema 4D

How to open file with C4D extension?

In order to open a file with C4D extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening C4D file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with C4D files, follow the instructions below.

Install Cinema 4D or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening C4D files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support C4D files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of C4D files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Cinema 4D as the default program for opening C4D files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate C4D files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Cinema 4D applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Cinema 4D has been installed.

Check the section that lists most common problems with C4D files

Sometimes problems with opening C4D files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

File data is corrupted
C4D files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open C4D files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
C4D file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)