How to open SGM files
Did your computer fail to open a SGM file? We explain what SGM files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a SGM file?
We know of 2 different uses of the SGM file type, one of them being Standard Generalized Markup File. Read the details below.
The SGM 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 SGM opener may not be able to open all kinds of SGM files. In this case, look through both formats to make sure you find the best suited SGM viewer.
Standard Generalized Markup File
SGM is an acronym for Standard Generalized Markup. Files that are saved with the .sgm file extension are written in the SGM syntax. It is a standardized format used to define features of markup-languages like HTML and XML.
SGM files can also be saved with the .sgml file extension, although the .sgm extension is the more popular form of the file suffix.
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EAD - Encoded Archival Description
Through our analysis of SGM files, we know that one use of the format is EAD - Encoded Archival Description. 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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SGM file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of SGM files. Remember, different programs may use SGM 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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