.CSHTML

.CSHTML File Extension

Learn what a .cshtml file is, what it is used for, which programs can open it, and how to convert or troubleshoot this file format.

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.CSHTML
C# HTML

Quick Facts

Basic information about this file format

Extension
.CSHTML
File Type
C# HTML
Category
Programming
Best first step
Use compatible software

Quick Summary

A practical overview of the .cshtml file format

A CSHTML file is a web page that uses Razor syntax with C# code. It's primarily used in ASP.NET MVC and ASP.NET Core web applications. CSHTML files combine HTML markup with C# code to dynamically generate web content on the server-side. The Razor syntax allows developers to embed C# code directly w…

File extension .CSHTML
File type C# HTML
Category Programming
Recommended action Open with a trusted compatible app

How to open a .cshtml file

Start with a trusted app that supports this format

  • Check the file extension carefully and confirm that the file name really ends with .cshtml.
  • Use software that supports this file type. If one app does not work, try another compatible program for the same platform.
  • Update the application if the file was created by a newer version of the software.
  • Scan files from unknown sources before opening them, especially documents, archives, scripts, installers, and executable files.

What is a .cshtml file?

File extension details and usage information

A CSHTML file is a web page that uses Razor syntax with C# code. It's primarily used in ASP.NET MVC and ASP.NET Core web applications. CSHTML files combine HTML markup with C# code to dynamically generate web content on the server-side. The Razor syntax allows developers to embed C# code directly within the HTML, enabling them to perform tasks like accessing data from databases, processing user input, and generating dynamic HTML elements. When a user requests a CSHTML page, the server processes the C# code, executes it, and then sends the resulting HTML to the user's browser. This allows for creating interactive and data-driven web applications. CSHTML files are a crucial part of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, typically representing the 'View' component, which is responsible for displaying data to the user. The server-side processing ensures that sensitive data and logic remain secure, as the client only receives the rendered HTML.

Software Compatibility

Programs that may open or work with .cshtml files

Windows

Compatible applications

Microsoft Visual Studio Compatible
Visual Studio Code (with C# extension) Compatible
Notepad++ (with syntax highlighting) Compatible
Rider Compatible

macOS

Compatible applications

Visual Studio Code (with C# extension) Compatible
Rider Compatible
TextMate (with syntax highlighting) Compatible
Sublime Text (with C# package) Compatible

Linux

Compatible applications

Visual Studio Code (with C# extension) Compatible
Rider Compatible
gedit (with syntax highlighting) Compatible
Sublime Text (with C# package) Compatible

Mobile

Mobile applications

No specific software is listed for this platform yet. Try checking the file source, identifying the original application, or using a trusted universal file viewer when appropriate.

Can .cshtml files be converted?

Options for saving or exporting this file to another format

In many cases, a .cshtml file can be converted by opening it in compatible software and using an option such as Save As, Export, or Convert. The available output formats depend on the file type and the application used.

  • Use the original software that created the file when possible.
  • Check whether the application supports exporting to common formats.
  • Be careful with online converters when working with private, business, or sensitive files.
  • If conversion fails, the file may be corrupted, incomplete, encrypted, or not actually a .cshtml file.

Why can't I open a .cshtml file?

Common reasons this file type may not open correctly

Wrong software

The file may require a specific program that supports the .cshtml format.

Incorrect extension

The file extension may have been renamed manually, even though the actual file format is different.

Corrupted file

The file may be incomplete, damaged during download, or transferred incorrectly.

Outdated app

Your software may need to be updated before it can open newer versions of this file format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about .cshtml files

To open a .cshtml file, use software that supports this file format.

  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Visual Studio Code (with C# extension)
  • Notepad++ (with syntax highlighting)
  • Rider
  • TextMate (with syntax highlighting)

Open the file in compatible software and look for options such as Save As, Export, or Convert. If no export option is available, the file may require a specialized converter or the original application that created it.

  1. Verify that the file extension is correct.
  2. Install or update compatible software.
  3. Try another application that supports this format.
  4. Check whether the file is corrupted, incomplete, or encrypted.

A file extension alone does not guarantee whether a file is safe or unsafe. Only open files from trusted sources, scan unknown files before opening them, and be especially careful with executable, script, archive, and document files.

File safety tips

Use caution with unknown files

Only open files from trusted sources. Before opening a .cshtml file, scan it with antivirus software, verify that the file extension is expected, and avoid running unknown executable, installer, macro-enabled document, or script files.