.cue files
.cue file
Cue Sheet
A small text file describing the track layout of a .bin disc image.
What opens a .cue file
- Windows
- Notepad (built in), ImgBurn, foobar2000, Daemon Tools
- macOS
- TextEdit (built in), XLD, VLC
- Linux
- Text Editor (built in), cuetools, K3b
What a .cue file is
A CUE sheet lists the tracks, indexes and timings of a disc whose actual data sits in an accompanying .bin or audio file. It is plain text you can read in any editor, and it is useless without its partner file in the same folder with a matching name. Burning and emulation software reads the CUE, not the BIN, which is why the pair must travel together.
Converting it
A .cue file is commonly converted to .iso, .toc or .txt. It is a plain text format, so any text editor can open and edit it directly.
Details
- Extension
- .cue
- Full name
- Cue Sheet
- Category
- Disk images
- Created by
- Golden Hawk Technology (CDRWIN)
- Format
- Plain text
Common questions
- How do I open a .cue file?
- On Windows use Notepad (built in); on macOS use TextEdit (built in); on Linux use Text Editor (built in). A small text file describing the track layout of a .bin disc image.
- What is a .cue file?
- Cue Sheet. A CUE sheet lists the tracks, indexes and timings of a disc whose actual data sits in an accompanying .bin or audio file. It is plain text you can read in any editor, and it is useless without its partner file in the same folder with a matching name.
- Can I convert a .cue file?
- Yes. It is usually converted to .iso, .toc or .txt, either by exporting from one of the programs listed above or with a format converter.
Related pages
- .iso — ISO Disc Image A byte-for-byte copy of a CD, DVD or installer disc in one file.
- .dmg — Apple Disk Image How Mac software is distributed — a disk image you mount and drag an app out of.
- .vmdk — Virtual Machine Disk VMware's virtual hard disk — the contents of a whole virtual computer.
Sources
- Media Types Registry — IANA
- Official vendor product documentation — At One Place