What Is the File Extension Cal?

The term "Cal file extension" refers to the series of letters that appear after a period in a file name. A cal file can be produced by either Broderbund Calendar Maker or Adobe Photoshop, with each file having its own distinct characteristics and function.

Identification

In Broderbund Software, a cal file is a calendar file, a type of page layout file. In Adobe, a cal file is a continuous acquisition and life-cycle support raster graphic.

Location

You are most likely to find a Broderbund-produced cal file in your "Documents" file, while an Adobe Cal file is usually found in a "Photos" file on your computer.

Function

In Broderbund Calendar Maker, a Cal file contains a custom-made calendar created with the software program. In Adobe Photoshop, a cal file is a picture encoded with a U.S. military formatting that allows it to be easily compressed and unzipped.

Benefits

Cal calendar files allow you to make your own calendars to organize the daily activities of your family or to create your own photo calendars for gifts. Cal graphic files allow you to create a versatile file that can easily be made smaller for emails or to conserve space on your hard drive.

Considerations

Although the same letters make up their file extensions, a cal calendar and cal graphic file are not interchangeable. If you try to open either with the incorrect program, you will receive an error message.

References

• CAL File Extension