Tips to open ADRG file
Can't open the ADRG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ADRG files as well as a list of programs that support ADRG files.
ADRG file extension
| File Name |
ARC Digitized Raster Graphics |
| File Developer |
Global Mapper Software LLC |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The ADRG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ADRG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ADRG file on each system platform.
What is ADRG file?
The file with the extension ADRG is the Graphic Files file type. It was designed by Global Mapper Software LLC. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. ARC Digitized Raster Graphics is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Global Mapper. This was created by Global Mapper Software LLC.
How to open ADRG file?
The most common problem when using ARC Digitized Raster Graphics is that a specific ADRG is not associated with the program. This causes the file ADRG to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ADRG 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 Global Mapper
In this case, you should first verify that the Global Mapper application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Global Mapper in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file ADRG.
Programs to open ADRG file
Remember to download programs supporting ADRG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Global Mapper with ADRG files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ADRG file still does not use the Global Mapper program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ADRG file with the Global Mapper application.
Step 3. Update Global Mapper to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Global Mapper program with the ARC Digitized Raster Graphics file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Global Mapper Software LLC website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ADRG file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to ADRG files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ADRG file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected ADRG files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of ADRG file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ADRG file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Global Mapper Software LLC
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ADRG files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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. Copying the ADRG file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the ADRG file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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