The Four Best Ways to Open PGF Files

The first way you should always try to open file extension PGF is to double-click it, but when that doesn’t work, there are a few other things you can try. There are lots of programs that can open different file extensions, and there are some simple ways you can tell which one to use.

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Pick the Right Program

Start by choosing the right program to open your PGF file. A few of the most common programs used to open PGF files are listed below. One of them should be able to open your PGF file.

  • GPS Pathfinder Office Geoid Grid File
  • PowerGREP File Selection
  • PGC Portfolio Graphics Compressed Bitmap
  • Progressive Graphics File

Note the File Type

Other programs may be able to open your PGF file, depending on the type of file it is. You can find the file type listed in the file’s properties. On a Windows PC, right-click the file, click "Properties", then look under “Type of File.” On a Mac computer, right-click the file, click “More Info,” then look under “Kind”.

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Tip: If it’s the PGF file extension, it probably falls under the Game Files type, so any program used for Game Files should open your PGF file.

Ask the Developer

Contacting the software developer is another easy way to get help opening a PGF file. You can find the developers for the most common programs used to open PGF files in the list below.

Software Developer
GPS Pathfinder Office Geoid Grid File Trinble Navigation Limited
PowerGREP File Selection JGsoft - Just Great Software
PGC Portfolio Graphics Compressed Bitmap Unknown
Progressive Graphics File xeraina GmbH

Use a Universal File Viewer

When all else fails, a universal file viewer is the best way to open a PGF file. Programs like File Magic (Download) can open many different types of files, depending on the format. Although, some files may not be compatible with these programs. If your PGF file isn’t compatible, it will only open in binary format.


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