CNG file format description

Many people share .cng files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .cng file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .cng files.

2 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.cng - CryptoNG Encrypted File

The CNG data files are related to CryptoNG. The CNG file is a CryptoNG Encrypted File. CryptoNG is easy to operate file encryption software for personal and professional security. It allows you to protect the privacy of sensitive files by encrypting them with AES-256 encryption algorithm.

Application:

CryptoNG

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

CryptoNG Encrypted File related extensions:

.ccp4: Collaborative Computational Project Number 4 Format Data
.ebv: Ash Ware Enhanced Behaviour Data
.phb: PhotoBase Album Data
.dpatch: Dpatch Patch Data
.mwx: MicroWorlds EX Data
.ls3: Band-in-a-Box Third-Party Styles

.cng3 - C-NaviGator Software Update

The CNG3 other files are related to C-NaviGator. The CNG3 file is a C-NaviGator Software Update. The C-NaviGator is a self-contained Control/Display Unit that provides a number of visual aids to help the user monitor the quality, performance, and accuracy of the position information supplied by the GNSS receiver.

Application:

C-NaviGator

Category:

Other files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

cng

C-NaviGator Software Update related extensions:

.cng3: C-NaviGator Software Update

Naturally, other applications may also use the .cng file extension. Even harmful programs can create .cng files. Be especially cautious with .cng files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .cng 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 can't open this file:

example.cng

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

The .cng file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

cbg, cg, cgg, cgn, chg, cmg, cn, cnb, cnf, cnn, cnr, cnt, cnv, dng, fng

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

Similar file extensions in our database:

.cbg: CyberGauge Data File
.cnf: IR Prognosis Static Configuration
.cnv: WS_FTP Pro Upload Conversion Data
.sng: WorshipCenter Pro Song Data
.cn: RMCProfile Nitrogen Carbon Neighbours Data
.cnt: Hidden and Dangerous Game Content

Operating systems

DataTypes.net currently supports the following operating systems:

Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8/10, Windows 11, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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