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Basic information about CGZ file

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

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


1.Detail information about CGZ file extension: Cube Map File

File type Cube Map File Category Game Files
Developer Wouter van Oortmerssen File format Binary
Description CGZ file is a Cube Map File developed by Wouter van Oortmerssen. Map file created for games that use the first-person shooter game engine "CUBE;" stores the layout and objects included in the level; used for both preinstalled maps and custom user-defined maps.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CGZ files

Windows		 Cube
Rabid Viper Productions AssaultCube

macOS		 Cube
Rabid Viper Productions AssaultCube

Linux		 Cube
Rabid Viper Productions AssaultCube


2.Detail information about CGZ file extension: Linux Drivers Archive

File type Linux Drivers Archive Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CGZ file is a Linux Drivers Archive.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CGZ files

Linux		 Referenced by Red Hat Linux



Can't open a CGZ 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.CGZ”。

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 CGZ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CGZ 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.