Home » Encoded Files, E » EGS

Basic information about EGS file

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

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


1.Detail information about EGS file extension: GIS Software Encrypted Grid Shape

File type GIS Software Encrypted Grid Shape Category Encoded Files
Developer Esri File format N/A
Description EGS file is a GIS Software Encrypted Grid Shape developed by Esri. EGS is a file extension commonly associated with GIS Software Encrypted Grid Shape files. Esri defined the GIS Software Encrypted Grid Shape format standard. EGS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with EGS extension are categorized as Encoded&Encrypted Files files. The Encoded&Encrypted Files subset comprises 122 various file formats. The software recommended for managing EGS files is ArcView. On the official website of Esri developer not only will you find detailed information about theArcView software, but also about EGS and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EGS files

Windows		 ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)



Can't open a EGS 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.EGS”。

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 EGS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the EGS 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.