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Microsoft Security Catalog
File type: System file
Files with cat extension can be mainly found as security catalog files used in various versions of Microsoft Windows.
Found 13 different file type records with the same cat filename suffix.
What is cat file?
File type category:
System file
Date updated: December 30, 2024
File extension cat is used by various Microsoft applications for security catalog files.
Catalog files specify that a given set of files belongs to the same logical group of files.
When more than one distribution unit is required to distribute a component using Internet Component Download, a catalog file can be used to create an association of the required distribution units.
MIME types:
application/vnd.ms-pki.seccat
How to open cat file?
These files are accessed directly by Windows when new system components are distributed.
How to convert cat file?
We do not know about any possible conversion for this particular .cat file.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that can open cat files:
Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows)
Advanced Disk Catalog database
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: July 26, 2018
The cat file extension is associated with a proprietary file format for storing and fast finding information about files (database of CD-R or DVD discs, harddisk folders, data at removable storage etc.).
How to open cat file?
Use Advanced Disk Catalog software to work with these *.cat files.
How to convert cat file?
Probably cannot be converted to other formats.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that can open cat files:
Advanced Disk Catalog (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create cat files:
Advanced Disk Catalog (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
Advanced Disk Catalog (Microsoft Windows)
ArcView UNIX hyperhelp supporting data
File type category:
GIS, GPS navigation and map file
Date updated: December 31, 2019
The cat file extension is used by ArcView (also known as ArcGIS for Desktop Basic) a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software for Microsoft Windows operating system.
This type of .cat file contains UNIX hyperhelp supporting data for ArcView.
How to open cat file?
It looks like you can work with this type of *.cat file only in the original ArcView tool.
How to convert cat file?
We do not know about any possible conversion at this time, it may not even be possible.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) (Microsoft Windows)
Catz cat description data
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: June 24, 2018
The cat file extension was also used in older computer game from Ubisoft called Catz.
The cat file stores cat description data.
Most likely some old format without support. No further information could be found.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
Catz (Microsoft Windows)
CircuitCAM design template
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: October 5, 2018
The cat file extension is associated with the CircuitCAM, a CAM software for Microsoft Windows operating system that allows ingeneers to create PCB (Printed Circuit Board) designs.
The cat file stores template of PCB design.
How to open cat file?
Use CircuitCAM to open *.cat design template files.
How to convert cat file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that can open cat files:
CircuitCAM (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit cat files:
CircuitCAM (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving cat files:
CircuitCAM (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create cat files:
CircuitCAM (Microsoft Windows)
dBASE backup catalog
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: July 16, 2024
The cat file extension is associated with the dBASE, a relational database management system and database programming language for various platforms.
The cat file contains backup of database catalog created by the dBase.
How to open cat file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert cat file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software apps that create cat files:
dBASE (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that backup cat files:
dBASE (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that recover cat files:
dBASE (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
dBASE (Microsoft Windows)
Fallout 3 data
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: July 22, 2019
The cat file extension is also used in the Fallout 3 RPG computer game for Microsoft Windows and video gaming consoles. Looks like extension added to the main executable for compatibility reasons.
Example: fallout3.exe.cat
How to open cat file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert cat file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
Fallout 3 (Microsoft Windows)
IBM Cognos Impromptu database report
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: January 28, 2019
The cat file extension is also related to the IBM Cognos, an analysis platform for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by IBM.
The cat file contains some sort of database report.
How to open cat file?
You can work with these files using IBM Cognost.
How to convert cat file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that can open cat files:
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create cat files:
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (Microsoft Windows)
MacImage hybrid CD-ROM project
File type category:
Disk image (ISO) binary file
Date updated: February 6, 2019
The cat file extension is associated with the MacImage.
The cat file contains saved MacImage hybrid CD-ROM project. File contains only list and paths to files that will be burned on a CD-R medium.
MacImage is a utility for Windows to produce hybrid Macintosh/PC CD-ROMs.
How to open cat file?
Use MacImage to work with *.cat files.
How to convert cat file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that can open cat files:
MacImage (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit cat files:
MacImage (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving cat files:
MacImage (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create cat files:
MacImage (Microsoft Windows)
PhotoStudio picture image
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The cat file extension is also used for a picture format created in PhotoStudio, a powerful graphics editor for Windows from ArcSoft.
Most likely some old format without support. No further information could be found.
How to open cat file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.cat files.
How to convert cat file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that can open cat files:
ArcSoft PhotoStudio (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit cat files:
ArcSoft PhotoStudio (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving cat files:
ArcSoft PhotoStudio (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing cat files:
ArcSoft PhotoStudio (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create cat files:
ArcSoft PhotoStudio (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that print cat files:
ArcSoft PhotoStudio (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
ArcSoft PhotoStudio (Microsoft Windows)
Quicken IntelliCharge categorization data
File type category:
Accounting, financial and tax file
Date updated: February 12, 2019
The cat file extension is also used by Quicken, a personal finance management tool developed by Intuit, Inc. It is available in both Windows and Mac Versions.
The cat files are used by Quicken, probably to store some sort of financial data.
How to open cat file?
Use Quicken to work with *.cat files.
How to convert cat file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that can open cat files:
Quicken (Microsoft Windows)
Quicken Essentials for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software apps that create cat files:
Quicken (Microsoft Windows)
Quicken Essentials for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
Quicken (Microsoft Windows)
Quicken Essentials for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Rational Rose logical package
File type category:
Archive and compressed file
Date updated: December 28, 2017
The cat file extension is also used for some sort of package file generated by Rational Rose from IBM. Rational Rose product family is designed for Unified Modeling Language (UML) based development of applications.
How to open cat file?
Use Rational Rose to work with *.cat files.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that can open cat files:
Rational Rose Developer for Java (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create cat files:
Rational Rose Developer for Java (Multiplatform)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
Rational Rose Developer for Java (Multiplatform)
TablEdit chord catalogue
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 15, 2018
The cat file extension is also related to TablEdit program and used for files that contain saved chord catalog.
TablEdit is a software used to create, edit, print and listen tablature and sheet music.
How to open cat file?
You might be able to work with these files in TablEdit.
How to convert cat file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open cat file:
Associated software actions with the cat file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving cat files:
TablEdit (Microsoft Windows)