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CF2 / CFF2

CF2 is the common file extension for CFF2, a packaging CAD interchange format used for structural design data.

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What it means in packaging

Common File Format version 2 is used to exchange packaging geometry with compatible production systems. Its role differs from a print PDF: structural lines and their interpretation are central. Receiving-system support determines what can be transferred reliably.

A practical example

A packaging workflow receives a CF2 structural file alongside a separate PDF containing the printed artwork.

What to check

Open a test export in the intended downstream application and confirm dimensions and cut-versus-crease interpretation.

Use it in your project

Further reading

DXF
DXF is Autodesk’s drawing interchange format, used to transfer drawing entities between CAD applications.
Dieline
A dieline is a flat drawing that identifies where a package is cut, creased, perforated and assembled.
PDF
PDF is a document format used to exchange fixed-layout pages containing artwork, text and production information.