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Basic information about FOG file

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

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


1.Detail information about FOG file extension: Fontographer Font Database File

File type Fontographer Font Database File Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FOG file is a Fontographer Font Database File. The fog file extension is mainly associated with the Fontographer, a software that allows users to create digital fonts available for Microsoft Windows and OS X (macOS) computers, originally developed by Macromedia and now by Adobe.

The fog file stores a font database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FOG files

Windows		 Fontographer

macOS		 Fontographer for Mac
FogLamp
Fontographer for Mac



How to convert FOG files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for FOG files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve FOG to another files conversion, you may use the option.

FOG to OTF FOG to TTF


How to convert another files to FOG file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to FOG file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to FOG conversion, you may use the option.

TTF to FOG


Can't open a FOG 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.FOG”。

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 FOG extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FOG 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.