PIGS File Extension

What is PIGS file?

PIGS is a file extension commonly associated with Packaged Indigo Renderer Scene Format files. Packaged Indigo Renderer Scene Format format was developed by Glare Technologies. Files with PIGS extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. PIGS file format, along with 622 other file formats, belongs to the 3D Image Files category. The most popular program for handling PIGS files is Indigo Renderer, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Glare Technologies Limited developer not only will you find detailed information about theIndigo Renderer software, but also about PIGS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PIGS file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with PIGS files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. PIGS 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 PIGS extension?

Problems with accessing PIGS may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PIGS 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 Indigo Renderer

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PIGS files is that no program that can handle PIGS files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Indigo Renderer or one of the recommended programs (for example, Indigo RT) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PIGS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Indigo Renderer website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update Indigo Renderer to the latest version

You still cannot access PIGS files although Indigo Renderer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Indigo Renderer cannot handle files with PIGS may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Indigo Renderer.

Step 3. Assign Indigo Renderer to PIGS files

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PIGS file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Indigo Renderer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PIGS files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the PIGS file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PIGS extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the PIGS file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PIGS file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the PIGS in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PIGS file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PIGS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the PIGS 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. When downloading the file with PIGS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Packaged Indigo Renderer Scene Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Indigo Renderer

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with PIGS extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 Packaged Indigo Renderer Scene 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 PIGS files affecting older versions of given software.

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