SGM File
What are SGM files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a SGM file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a SGM file?
SGM files have multiple uses, and Standard Generalized Markup is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
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.
How to open SGM files
Important: Different programs may use files with the SGM file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your SGM file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different SGM openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: March 24, 2022
More file formats using the SGM extension
Through our research of SGM files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.
- EAD - Encoded Archival Description
Various apps that use files with this extension
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.
![]() | WordPerfect | User submitted |
![]() | WinDS PRO | User submitted |
![]() | Band-in-a-Box | User submitted |
![]() | STATGRAPHICS Centurion | User submitted |
![]() | FrameMaker | User submitted |
![]() | RealDrums Set 2c - Country and Reggae | User submitted |
![]() | DartEditor | User submitted |
![]() | Master Blues Piano Solos Volume 1 | User submitted |
![]() | Arbortext Editor | User submitted |
![]() | Supply Chain Guru | User submitted |
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