SDG File Extension

What is SDG file?

Full format name of files that use SDG extension is StarOffice Gallery Image Format. Oracle Corporation defined the StarOffice Gallery Image Format format standard. Files with SDG extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. SDG file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The most popular program for handling SDG files is StarOffice, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. StarOffice software was developed by Oracle Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about SDG files or the StarOffice software program.

Programs which support SDG file extension

The following listing features SDG-compatible programs. SDG files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with SDG extension?

Being unable to open files with SDG extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with SDG extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install StarOffice

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SDG files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install StarOffice or one to the listed programs: XnView. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support SDG files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download StarOffice installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Oracle Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update StarOffice to the latest version

If you already have StarOffice installed on your systems and SDG files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that StarOffice cannot handle files with SDG may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of StarOffice should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign StarOffice to SDG files

If you have the latest version of StarOffice installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SDG on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the SDG with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the StarOffice installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SDG files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected SDG file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with SDG extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the SDG for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SDG file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The SDG may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the SDG is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. SDG file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the SDG file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the SDG file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with SDG extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the StarOffice Gallery Image Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run StarOffice

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support SDG files. Close all running programs and try opening the SDG file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with StarOffice Gallery Image Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SDG files affecting older versions of given software.

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