UPG File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open an UPG file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .UPG files.
What is an UPG file?
Files that contain the .upg file extension are most commonly associated with firmware upgrade files. These UPG files contain the firmware upgrade data that adds new and updated versions of the firmware and added functions to an associated hardware device.
A variety of firmware applications use the .upg file extension for many different hardware devices, such as the Pioneer DVJ-1000 and devices using the Verizon Versalink.
The SIEMENS Automation License Manager also uses the .upg file extension. These files contain license files for the software application, storing a user's license information and ensuring that unauthorized use of the software is not allowed.
How to open UPG files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension UPG for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 6 different UPG openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension UPG
While we know of one file format using the .UPG file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .UPG file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of UPG files. Remember, different programs may use UPG files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | ANCILE uPerform Client | User submitted |
 | PonyProg2000 | User submitted |
 | RWD uPerform Client | User submitted |
 | RWD uPerform | User submitted |
 | Ken Ward's Zipper | User submitted |
 | Burner | User submitted |
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