What is a CGM file?
The CGM file format is a vector file that can be either text or binary in nature. The Computer Graphics Metafile is a collection of two essential elements –
• Graphics such as polyline, ellipses, line color, line weight, etc.
• Information about how to interpret a particular graphics and the position of elements in a metafile.
CGM files use either of the following encoding methods –
• Binary encoding which allows the software to read the files quickly and efficiently.
• Character-based encoding to save the file efficiently and use the smallest size possible.
• Clear-text encoding which helps to read and understand and modify the data.
How to Open CGM Files
How to Make CGM Files
Below are some software programs that can open CGM files. Download one to open your file now.