Basic information about GEN file

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

There are 10 file types using the GEN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GEN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GEN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GEN file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GEN file?
  • How to open a GEN file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GEN file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GEN file?
  • How to convert GEN files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GEN file format?


1.Detail information about GEN file extension: Compiled Template (dBASE Application Generator)

File type Compiled Template (dBASE Application Generator) Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GEN file is a Compiled Template (dBASE Application Generator). The gen file extension is also used for compiled templates used by dBASE application genrator software.

dBase is database management tool, available for various platforms, developed by dataBased Intelligence company.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEN files

Windows		 dBASE


2.Detail information about GEN file extension: Sega Genesis ROM

File type Sega Genesis ROM Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description GEN file is a Sega Genesis ROM.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEN files

Windows		 Kega Fusion
Gens+
HazeMD
Ages
Ventura Publisher

macOS
 Genesis Plus
Kega Fusion


3.Detail information about GEN file extension: ArcView ARC/INFO UnGenerate file

File type ArcView ARC/INFO UnGenerate file Category Data Files
Developer ESRI File format N/A
Description GEN file is a ArcView ARC/INFO UnGenerate file developed by ESRI.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEN files

Windows		 ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Safe Software FME Desktop


4.Detail information about GEN file extension: Daqarta Extended Audio Data

File type Daqarta Extended Audio Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GEN file is a Daqarta Extended Audio Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEN files

Windows		 Daqarta


5.Detail information about GEN file extension: Ventura Publisher Generated Text Data

File type Ventura Publisher Generated Text Data Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GEN file is a Ventura Publisher Generated Text Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEN files

Windows		 Ventura Publisher


6.Detail information about GEN file extension: Generations Embroidery Software Design

File type Generations Embroidery Software Design Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GEN file is a Generations Embroidery Software Design.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEN files

Windows		 Generation Plus


7.Detail information about GEN file extension: Chromeleon Generic Driver Configuration Data

File type Chromeleon Generic Driver Configuration Data Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GEN file is a Chromeleon Generic Driver Configuration Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEN files

Windows		 Chromeleon


8.Detail information about GEN file extension: GenStat Command Data

File type GenStat Command Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GEN file is a GenStat Command Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEN files

Windows		 GenStat


9.Detail information about GEN file extension: Linguistic Tree Constructor Generic Data

File type Linguistic Tree Constructor Generic Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GEN file is a Linguistic Tree Constructor Generic Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEN files


10.Detail information about GEN file extension: OpenMap General Information Data

File type OpenMap General Information Data Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GEN file is a OpenMap General Information Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GEN files



How to convert GEN files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for GEN files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve GEN to another files conversion, you may use the option.

GEN to DST GEN to HUS GEN to JEF


How to convert another files to GEN file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to GEN file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to GEN conversion, you may use the option.

HUS to GEN PES to GEN


Can't open a GEN 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.GEN”。

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 GEN extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GEN 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.