Open MGX files

  • Full name
    Micrografx Designer Drawing Format
  • Developer
    Micrografx, Inc.
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Have you encountered a problem with a MGX file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a MGX file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your MGX file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is MGX file?

The extension MGX was used by the vector drawing program Micrografx Designer for own files. These files contain 2D vector drawings.

More info

Micrografx was bought by Corel and the product further developed as Corel DESIGNER. The current versions can read the MGX format, but use the file as the default format.

Programs which can open a MGX file

How to open file with MGX extension?

In order to open a file with MGX extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening MGX file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with MGX files, follow the instructions below.
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Install CorelDraw or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening MGX files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support MGX files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of MGX files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set CorelDraw as the default program for opening MGX files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate MGX files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the CorelDraw applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where CorelDraw has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with MGX files

Sometimes problems with opening MGX files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • MGX files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open MGX files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • MGX file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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