Basic information about XIG file

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

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


1.Detail information about XIG file extension: XML Instance Generator File

File type XML Instance Generator File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description XIG file is a XML Instance Generator File. The xig file extension is mainly related to XML Instance Generator, a program used to take a schema for a type of XML document and generate one or more valid instance documents from a simple XML meta-language (parameters).

The xig file is the default file type used by XML Instance Generator.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XIG files

Windows		 Sublime Text
XML-XIG: XML Instance Generator



Can't open a XIG 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.XIG”。

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 XIG extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the XIG 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.