How to open G3 files
Did your computer fail to open a G3 file? We explain what G3 files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a G3 file?
G3 files are raw Group 3 FAX bitmap files, which you can read more about below.
The G3 file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a G3 opener may not be able to open all kinds of G3 files. In this case, though, we only know of one specific use.
raw Group 3 FAX bitmap
Through our analysis of G3 files, we know that one use of the format is raw Group 3 FAX bitmap. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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G3 file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of G3 files. Remember, different programs may use G3 files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | IrfanView | User submitted |
 | GIMP | User submitted |
 | Altium Designer | User submitted |
 | ImageMagick | User submitted |
 | MysticThumbs | User submitted |
 | Altium Designer Summer | User submitted |
 | Altium Designer Summer Viewer | User submitted |
 | Altium Designer Winter | User submitted |
 | Protel DXP | User submitted |
 | 3D Photo Browser | User submitted |