Basic information about ADRG file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ADRG（*.ADRG or *.adrg）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the ADRG file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ADRG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ADRG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ADRG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ADRG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ADRG file?
  • How to open a ADRG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ADRG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ADRG file?
  • How to convert ADRG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ADRG file format?


1.Detail information about ADRG file extension: ARC Digitized Raster Graphics

File type ARC Digitized Raster Graphics Category Vector Image Files
Developer Global Mapper Software LLC File format N/A
Description ADRG file is a ARC Digitized Raster Graphics developed by Global Mapper Software LLC. ADRG is a file extension commonly associated with ARC Digitized Raster Graphics files. ARC Digitized Raster Graphics format was developed by Global Mapper Software LLC. Files with ADRG extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. The software recommended for managing ADRG files is Global Mapper. Global Mapper software was developed by Global Mapper Software LLC, and on its official website you may find more information about ADRG files or the Global Mapper software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADRG files

Windows		 Global Mapper



Can't open a ADRG file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.ADRG”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the ADRG extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ADRG file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of ADRG files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a ADRG file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ADRG file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a ADRG file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the ADRG file is damaged.
  • Whether the ADRG file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the ADRG file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the ADRG file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the ADRG file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ADRG file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ADRG file.

If the ADRG file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.