CGM File Type

Reporter:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

CGM File Summary

There is one file type associated with the CGM File Extension, the Computer Graphics Metafile format. According to our database, only Adobe Illustrator CC from Adobe Systems Incorporated will enable you to view these files. CGM files are categorized ordinarily as Vector Image Files.

File Extension CGM is supported by Windows and Mac operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about CGM files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your CGM file.

Low
File Type Popularity
5
Rank

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Refreshed

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Kinds of CGM Files


Leading CGM Type

.CGM
File Format:.cgm
Category:Computer Graphics Metafile

A good number of graphics applications use this vector image file for their normal functioning. Although its current revisions are mostly used for CAD sketching, it was previously used for clip-art libraries.

Created by: Unknown Developer
Function:Vector Image Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cgm

Software Programs That Open The Computer Graphics Metafile:


Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

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CGM File Popularity


OS Popularity

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshoot CGM Files


Common Problems Opening CGM Files

Adobe Illustrator CC Isn't There

You attempt to load your CGM file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The CGM File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have Adobe Illustrator CC installed for %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: Another CGM-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Outdated Adobe Illustrator CC

Your Computer Graphics Metafile file is incompatible with Adobe Illustrator CC because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version Adobe Illustrator CC (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your CGM file and clicking "Properties".


Conclusion: The majority of CGM file opening issues are due to not having the correct Adobe Illustrator CC version installed.


Other Causes of CGM File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening CGM files even with the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed on your PC. Other CGM opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:

  • CGM file type Registry entries are wrong
  • The CGM file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Defective install of a CGM program, such as Adobe Illustrator CC
  • The CGM itself is corrupted
  • Malware-tainted CGM file can't be opened
  • Hardware associated with CGM has outdated drivers
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Computer Graphics Metafile file successfully

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