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Basic information about PIG file

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

There are 2 file types using the PIG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PIG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PIG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PIG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PIG file?
  • How to open a PIG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PIG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PIG file?
  • How to convert PIG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PIG file format?


1.Detail information about PIG file extension: Descent Texture File

File type Descent Texture File Category Game Files
Developer Interplay File format Binary
Description PIG file is a Descent Texture File developed by Interplay. Contains textures used in the Descent 1 and 2 video games; may also store sound effects and model data for Descent 1.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIG files

Windows		 Interplay Descent
Interplay Descent 2

macOS		 Interplay Descent
Interplay Descent 2


2.Detail information about PIG file extension: Pirates of the Burning Sea Data File

File type Pirates of the Burning Sea Data File Category Game Files
Developer Flying Lab Software File format N/A
Description PIG file is a Pirates of the Burning Sea Data File developed by Flying Lab Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIG files

Windows		 Flying Lab Pirates of the Burning Sea



Can't open a PIG 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.PIG”。

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 PIG extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PIG 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.