Open VRG files

  • Full name
    ViewRanger Map
  • Developer
    Augmentra Ltd.
Have you encountered a problem with a VRG file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a VRG file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your VRG file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

Programs which can open a VRG file

How to open file with VRG extension?

In order to open a file with VRG extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening VRG file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with VRG files, follow the instructions below.
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Install ViewRanger or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening VRG files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support VRG files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of VRG files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.


Set ViewRanger as the default program for opening VRG files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate VRG files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the ViewRanger applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where ViewRanger has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with VRG files

Sometimes problems with opening VRG files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • VRG files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open VRG files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • VRG file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)