Basic information about CGM file

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

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


1.Detail information about CGM file extension: Computer Graphics Metafile

File type Computer Graphics Metafile Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format Text and Binary
Description CGM file is a Computer Graphics Metafile. A CGM file is an image saved in a vector graphics format designed to support the needs of many graphics applications. It was originally used for clip art libraries, but newer revisions (based on the ISO/IEC 8632 standard) are now commonly used for CAD drawings.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CGM files

Windows
IMSI TurboCAD Pro 2017
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
Corel PaintShop Pro 2018
Corel Presentations X8
Autodesk AutoCAD 2018
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
CADSoftTools ABViewer
PTC Creo View Express
Larson Software Technology VizEx Reader
IrfanView
Actify DesignShare
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
Larson VizEx Reader
MapViewer
SDI Convert
UniConvertor
WordPerfect Office
XnView

macOS
IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v10
Apple AppleWorks
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017



How to convert CGM files to another file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for CGM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CGM to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to CGM file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for another files to CGM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CGM conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a CGM 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.CGM”。

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 CGM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CGM 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.