Tips to open PGC file
Can't open the PGC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PGC files as well as a list of programs that support PGC files.
PGC file extension
| File Name |
Portfolio Graphics Compressed Image Format |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The PGC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PGC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PGC file on each system platform.
What is PGC file?
The PGC file has been categorized as Graphic Files. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Portfolio Graphics Compressed Image Format is supported by 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 PGC file?
The most common problem when using Portfolio Graphics Compressed Image Format is that a specific PGC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PGC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PGC 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. To do this, enter the name XnView into the system search engine. 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 PGC.
Programs to open PGC file
Remember to download programs supporting PGC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with PGC files
If, despite the installed application, the PGC file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 PGC file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Portfolio Graphics Compressed Image Format 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 Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PGC file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to PGC 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PGC file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PGC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PGC file. 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PGC files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PGC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the PGC file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the PGC file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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