Basic information about RGB file

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

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


1.Detail information about RGB file extension: RGB Bitmap

File type RGB Bitmap Category Raster Image Files
Developer SGI File format Binary
Description RGB file is a RGB Bitmap developed by SGI. Color bitmap image format created by Silicon Graphics (SGI); generic format used for saving RGB color images on SGI workstations; recognized by various image viewing programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RGB files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
ACD Systems ACDSee 2018
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
Corel PaintShop Pro 2018
Apple QuickTime Player
XnViewMP
GIMP
Intergraph Process, Power & Marine

macOS		 Apple QuickTime Player
XnViewMP
GIMP

Linux		 GIMP


2.Detail information about RGB file extension: Q0 Image File

File type Q0 Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description RGB file is a Q0 Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RGB files

Windows		 XnViewMP

macOS
 XnViewMP



How to convert RGB files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for RGB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve RGB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

RGB to ART RGB to BMP RGB to JPEG RGB to JPG
RGB to PNG


How to convert another files to RGB file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to RGB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to RGB conversion, you may use the option.

PNG to RGB


Can't open a RGB 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.RGB”。

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 RGB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RGB 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.