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Basic information about IGM file

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

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


1.Detail information about IGM file extension: Indigo Renderer Material File

File type Indigo Renderer Material File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Glare Technologies File format XML
Description IGM file is a Indigo Renderer Material File developed by Glare Technologies. File used by Indigo Renderer, a program used for generating photorealistic 3D images; contains a material, which stores graphical properties that give the surface of a 3D object a realistic appearance, such as that of metal, wood, plastic, brick, or another material; can be included as part of an Indigo Renderer scene (.IGS file).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IGM files

Windows		 Glare Technologies Indigo Renderer
Glare Technologies Indigo RT

macOS		 Glare Technologies Indigo Renderer
Glare Technologies Indigo RT

Linux		 Glare Technologies Indigo Renderer
Glare Technologies Indigo RT



Can't open a IGM 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.IGM”。

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 IGM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IGM 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.