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Basic information about FGD file

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

There are 5 file types using the FGD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FGD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FGD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FGD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FGD file?
  • How to open a FGD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FGD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FGD file?
  • How to convert FGD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FGD file format?


1.Detail information about FGD file extension: Half-Life Modification Map Configuration

File type Half-Life Modification Map Configuration Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FGD file is a Half-Life Modification Map Configuration. The fgd file suffix is associated with the Valve Hammer Editor (also known as Worldcraft) a map editor for Half-Life and other video games developed by Valve.

The fgd file contains modification map configuration data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FGD files

Windows		 Valve Hammer Editor
WorldCraft
Half-Life


2.Detail information about FGD file extension: Forge Game Data File

File type Forge Game Data File Category Game Files
Developer Valve File format Text
Description FGD file is a Forge Game Data File developed by Valve.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FGD files

Windows		 Valve Source SDK


3.Detail information about FGD file extension: Folder Guard Data File

File type Folder Guard Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FGD file is a Folder Guard Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FGD files

Windows		 Folder Guard


4.Detail information about FGD file extension: Macromedia Director Graphic Data

File type Macromedia Director Graphic Data Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FGD file is a Macromedia Director Graphic Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FGD files

Windows		 Adobe Director

macOS
 Adobe Director for Mac


5.Detail information about FGD file extension: Digital Raster Graphic Metadata File

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



Can't open a FGD 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.FGD”。

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 FGD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FGD 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.