CAK Converter
Convert CAK files online for free
Drop or upload your .CAK file
How to convert your CAK file
- Click Select File above, and choose your CAK file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert CAK to another file type
The converter easily converts your CAK file to various formats—free and online. No Media Player or extra software needed.
- CAK to MP3
- CAK to WAV
- CAK to AAC
- CAK to FLAC
- CAK to OGG
- CAK to WMA
- CAK to M4A
- CAK to AIFF
- CAK to OPUS
- CAK to ALAC
- CAK to APE
- CAK to WV
Convert a file to CAK
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the CAK file type—in the best quality.
- MIDI to CAK
- AAC to CAK
- TTA to CAK
- AU to CAK
- WV to CAK
- DTS to CAK
- MID to CAK
- FLAC to CAK
- RA to CAK
- MP3 to CAK
- PCM to CAK
- WAV to CAK
About CAK files
CAK files are proprietary file types often associated with Cakewalk, a digital audio workstation (DAW) used for music production. Cakewalk has been a choice for many musicians due to its robust features. However, handling CAK files can be challenging due to their limited compatibility with other software.
To convert CAK files to more accessible formats such as WAV, MP3, or FLAC, you can use software like Pro Tools or Cubase. These programs offer advanced audio editing capabilities but can be costly and complex for beginners.
Important considerations include ensuring that the software used for conversion retains the audio quality and metadata. Challenges in conversion arise from the proprietary nature of CAK files, which can result in lost data or altered sound quality if not handled properly.
One of the significant drawbacks of using CAK files is their lack of compatibility with non-Cakewalk DAWs, making collaboration and sharing difficult. Because of these limitations, converting CAK files to more universal formats is often necessary.
While traditional software provides conversion solutions, they can be cumbersome and expensive. Therefore, using the free and easy interface of Convert.Guru is recommended. Simply drag-n-drop your CAK files to the webpage to convert them to different formats effortlessly.
In summary, while CAK files are powerful within the Cakewalk ecosystem, converting them is essential for broader usability. Use Convert.Guru for a hassle-free conversion experience.
The CAK Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best CAK converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.