Tips to open 3GN file
Can't open the 3GN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 3GN files as well as a list of programs that support 3GN files.
3GN file extension
| File Name |
Imaging Fax Image |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The 3GN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 3GN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 3GN file on each system platform.
What is 3GN file?
The file with the extension 3GN is the Graphic Files file type. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Imaging Fax Image is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open 3GN file?
The main problem with Imaging Fax Image is that the 3GN file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that 3GN files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 3GN file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open 3GN files.
Programs to open 3GN file
Remember to download programs supporting 3GN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with 3GN files
If, despite the installed application, the 3GN file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the 3GN file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Imaging Fax Image requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 3GN file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to 3GN files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file 3GN or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover 3GN files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the 3GN files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair 3GN file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file 3GN except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the 3GN file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the 3GN file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the 3GN file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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