.CGM File Extension

Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with .CGM? Such files can be executed only by certain programs. If you cannot open the .CGM file, it can be due to the following reasons: either you do not have an appropriate program to open it, or your file association is corrupted. For more information about this extension, please read the article below.

What is a .CGM file?

.CGM file belongs to the category of Vector Image Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

cgm

Developer: N/A

File Type: Computer Graphics Metafile

Category: Vector Image Files

Format: Text and Binary

.CGM file is associated with Computer Graphics Metafile developed by N/A, has a Text and Binary Format and belongs to Vector Image Files category.

A CGM file is a vector graphic file created by the Computer Graphics Metafile (CGM) standard. It stores graphical primitive data and is used to represent 2D vector graphics, bitmap images, and text. CGM files are often used for illustrations, technical drawings, and animations.

Additional information

CGM was created as a standard format to exchange 2D graphics data between apps, computer systems, and storage devices. CGM files are commonly used in technical and engineering apps because they can be opened and edited by many compatible applications.

The methods used for a CGM File encoding include:

Binary encoding: the most efficient way for storing and transmitting data.
A straightforward text encoding: a human-readable format that can be edited with a text editor.
A character-based encoding offers improved data compression.

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