Basic information about FGB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FGB（*.FGB or *.fgb）, 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 FGB file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about FGB file extension: Valve SDK Source

File type Valve SDK Source Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FGB file is a Valve SDK Source. Full format name of files that use FGB extension is Valve SDK Source. FGB file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with FGB extension are categorized as Developer Files files. The Developer Files subset comprises 992 various file formats. The software recommended for managing FGB files is Valve Hammer Editor. On the official website of Valve Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theValve Hammer Editor software, but also about FGB and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FGB files

Windows		 Valve Hammer Editor



Can't open a FGB 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.FGB”。

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 FGB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FGB 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 FGB 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 FGB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FGB 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 FGB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the FGB 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.