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Basic information about SGM file

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

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


1.Detail information about SGM file extension: SGML File

File type SGML File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SGM file is a SGML File. File written in the Standard Generalized Markup Language, a document generation language used as a standard means of sharing information digitally; includes custom tags that describe the structure and content of information included in the document; often references a Document Type Definition (.DTD) file, which defines the objects that can be included in the SGML file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SGM files

Windows		 Panorama SGML viewer
Adobe FrameMaker
Corel WordPerfect X8
WordPerfect Office


2.Detail information about SGM file extension: VisualBoyAdvance Saved Game

File type VisualBoyAdvance Saved Game Category Game Files
Developer VisualBoyAdvance File format Binary
Description SGM file is a VisualBoyAdvance Saved Game developed by VisualBoyAdvance.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SGM files

Windows		 VisualBoyAdvance


3.Detail information about SGM file extension: Starpoint Gemini 2 Mod Package

File type Starpoint Gemini 2 Mod Package Category Game Files
Developer Little Green Men File format N/A
Description SGM file is a Starpoint Gemini 2 Mod Package developed by Little Green Men.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SGM files

Windows		 Starpoint Gemini 2


4.Detail information about SGM file extension: Encoded Archival Description Document

File type Encoded Archival Description Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SGM file is a Encoded Archival Description Document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SGM files


5.Detail information about SGM file extension: XMetaL File

File type XMetaL File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SGM file is a XMetaL File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SGM files

Windows		 XMetaL



Can't open a SGM 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.SGM”。

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 SGM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SGM 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.