Basic information about OGR file

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

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


1.Detail information about OGR file extension: OGR C++ Open Source Library

File type OGR C++ Open Source Library Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OGR file is a OGR C++ Open Source Library. Full format name of files that use OGR extension is OGR C++ Open Source Library. OGR file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. OGR file format, along with 992 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. Users are advised to use Visual C++ software for managing OGR files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theVisual C++ software, but also about OGR and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OGR files

Windows		 C++ Builder
Visual C++



Can't open a OGR 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.OGR”。

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 OGR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the OGR 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.