CUE File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .cue
MIME Type application/x-cue
File Type Text
Primary Use Describing the layout of CD/DVD discs
Encoding ASCII
Structure Comprises Commands and Parameters
Common Commands FILE, TRACK, INDEX
File Reference Types Binary, Audio, or MPEG files
Track Types AUDIO, CDG, MODE1/2048, MODE1/2352, MODE2/2336, MODE2/2352
Session Description Catalog, CDTextFile, Title, Performer, Songwriter
Index Points Specify start times within a track
Rem Command For comments, ignored by processing software
Gap / Pregap Silence before the start of a track
Postgap Silence after the end of a track
Flags DCP, 4CH, PRE, SCMS
Compilation to Binary Requires specific software
Usage CD/DVD burning, software emulation
Compatibility Wide support across CD/DVD burning software
File Association Often associated with a corresponding .bin file
DRM Does not inherently support DRM
Editable Yes, with a text editor