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Basic information about PGM file

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

There are 6 file types using the PGM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PGM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PGM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PGM file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PGM file?
How to open a PGM file?
What programs do I need to open a PGM file?
What programs help to create and edit a PGM file?
How to convert PGM files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PGM file format?

1.Detail information about PGM file extension: Signature Program

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PGM files
File type	Signature Program	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PGM file is a Signature Program. The pgm file extension is used for Signature programs. A signature program is a small, highly condensed piece of code (commonly written in C or C++), usually three or fewer lines in length which when compiled produces an interesting pattern or function that is not always obvious from the code.
Windows	Visual C++

2.Detail information about PGM file extension: Portable Gray Map Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PGM files
File type	Portable Gray Map Image	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	Jef Poskanzer	File format	Text and Binary
Description	PGM file is a Portable Gray Map Image developed by Jef Poskanzer.
Windows	File Viewer Plus GIMP Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Inkscape Netpbm Adobe Photoshop with CartaPGM plug-in Any text editor Ability Photopaint FastPictureViewer Professional IrfanView PMView Pro Ulead PhotoImpact XnView
macOS	GIMP Inkscape Netpbm Adobe Photoshop with CartaPGM plug-in Any text editor
Linux	GIMP Inkscape Netpbm Any text editor
Android	File Viewer for Android

3.Detail information about PGM file extension: AKAI MPC Drum Set File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PGM files
File type	AKAI MPC Drum Set File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PGM file is a AKAI MPC Drum Set File.
Windows	Awave Studio

4.Detail information about PGM file extension: CGI Program

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PGM files
File type	CGI Program	Category	Executable Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PGM file is a CGI Program.
Windows	Microsoft Internet Explorer Firefox

5.Detail information about PGM file extension: Chromeleon Batch Program

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PGM files
File type	Chromeleon Batch Program	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PGM file is a Chromeleon Batch Program.
Windows	Chromeleon

6.Detail information about PGM file extension: OPENTECH STB Data File

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

How to convert PGM files to another file format?

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

PGM to JPEG

PGM to PDF

How to convert another files to PGM file format?

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

3FR to PGM

PNG to PGM

Can't open a PGM 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.PGM”。

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 PGM extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PGM 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.