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Basic information about SGB file

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

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


1.Detail information about SGB file extension: Dawn of War Map File

File type Dawn of War Map File Category Game Files
Developer Relic Entertainment File format Binary
Description SGB file is a Dawn of War Map File developed by Relic Entertainment. File used by Dawn of War, a real-time strategy game; contains a multi-player map with starting and resource locations, terrain, map size, and victory conditions; used to create modifications and new maps for original game content.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SGB files

Windows		 Relic Entertainment Dawn of War
Corsix's SGA Reader
SpookyRAT


2.Detail information about SGB file extension: Super Game Boy ROM File

File type Super Game Boy ROM File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SGB file is a Super Game Boy ROM File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SGB files

Windows		 VisualBoyAdvance

macOS
 VisualBoyAdvance



Can't open a SGB 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.SGB”。

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 SGB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SGB 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.