Basic information about IGX file

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

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


1.Detail information about IGX file extension: iGrafx Document

File type iGrafx Document Category Vector Image Files
Developer iGrafx File format Binary
Description IGX file is a iGrafx Document developed by iGrafx. Diagram created by iGrafx software products such as iGrafx FlowCharter and iGrafx Process; can contain visual objects, information flows, text, and other drawn objects; may be a flowchart, an organizational chart, a cause and effect diagram, or one of many other supported diagram types.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IGX files

Windows		 iGrafx FlowCharter
iGrafx Process



Can't open a IGX 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.IGX”。

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 IGX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IGX 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.