How to open HGD files
Did your computer fail to open a HGD file? We explain what HGD files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a HGD file?
HGD files are StarWriter for MS-DOS Graphics video Driver files, which you can read more about below.
The HGD 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 HGD opener may not be able to open all kinds of HGD files. In this case, though, we only know of one specific use.
StarWriter for MS-DOS Graphics video Driver
Through our analysis of HGD files, we know that one use of the format is StarWriter for MS-DOS Graphics video Driver. 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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HGD file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of HGD files. Remember, different programs may use HGD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
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