Home » Uncommon Files, E » EIG

Basic information about EIG file

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

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


1.Detail information about EIG file extension: Easy Index Generator Data

File type Easy Index Generator Data Category Uncommon Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description EIG file is a Easy Index Generator Data. The eig file extension is associated with the Easy Index Generator, a tool for Microsoft Windows that allows users co create of configurable index files (files of Contents) for any files types in HTML and HHC formats.

The eig file stores various data used by Easy Index Generator.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EIG files

Windows		 Easy Index Generator



Can't open a EIG 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.EIG”。

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 EIG extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the EIG 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.