Files with cpp extension can in most cases be found as source codes in C++ programming language.

There are 3 other file types using
the CPP file extension!

cpp icon.cpp - CA-Cricket Presents presentation

cpp icon.cpp - Maya OpenGL 3D scene

cpp icon.cpp - Apple Xcode Core C program

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Software that open cpp file

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CPP file extension - C++ main source code file format

What is cpp file? How to open cpp files?

File type specification:

Source code and script file type icon Source code and script file type

cpp file icon: cpp filetype icon

File extension cpp is associated with C++ programming language.

A .cpp files are used for main source code files written in the C++ programming language. It may be a standalone program or one of many files referenced within the programming project.

These files can be viewed with any text editor, but most software development programs will display the text with helpful syntax highlighting.

The default software associated to open cpp file:

Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers icon

The Eclipse Foundation logoEclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
The Eclipse Foundation

Eclipse IDE for C/C++ Developers is integrated development environment for building applications in C/C++ programming language. It is including an editor (with syntax highlighting, and code completion), launcher, debugger, search engine and makefile generator.

C++ Builder icon

Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. logoC++ Builder  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

C++ Builder the leading RAD C++ IDE, revolutionizes C++ development with full API support for Windows Vista.

Xcode icon

Apple, Inc. logoXcode  Apple macOS / Mac OS X software

Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.

Apple Xcode is IDE (integrated development environment) used to create applications for Mac OS X and iOS. Applications are programmed in Objective-C programming language. Xcode is available for Mac OS X.

Microsoft Visual Studio icon

Microsoft Corporation logoMicrosoft Visual Studio  Multiplatform software

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) used to create applications for Microsoft Windows, Windows Mobile, .NET Framework, Silverlight as well as dynamic websites and web applications. Visual Studio is available for Windows and Mac.

Help how to open:

Use any text editor or specialised application able to work with C++ to view or edit the *.cpp files.

How to convert:

There is no way how to convert *.cpp files to other formats.

Find conversions from cpp file:

cpp to cbp

Find converter to cpp file type:

cbp to cpp

List of software applications associated to the .cpp file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open cpp file, edit cpp file, convert cpp file, view cpp file, play cpp file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting cpp files.

Software that open cpp file - C++ main source code file format

Programs supporting the exension cpp on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open cpp file action.

Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

Main software associated with cpp file by default:
Xcode small icon Xcode
Other suggested software:
Sublime Text for Mac small icon Sublime Text for Mac
TextEdit small icon TextEdit

Multiplatform:

Main software associated with cpp file by default:
Microsoft Visual Studio small icon Microsoft Visual Studio
Other suggested software:
GNU Emacs small icon GNU Emacs

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