Full format name of files that use XIMG extension is GEM Raster Format. Files with XIMG extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. XIMG file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. Users are advised to use Ventura Publisher software for managing XIMG files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theVentura Publisher software, but also about XIMG and other supported file formats.
Below is a table that list programs that support XIMG files. Files with XIMG suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.
Updated: 07/30/2020
Being unable to open files with XIMG extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with XIMG extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with XIMG files.
Problems with opening and working with XIMG files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with XIMG files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select Ventura Publisher or one of the recommended programs (for example, RECOIL, IDV) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Ventura Publisher installed is by going to developer’s website (Corel Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.
If the problems with opening XIMG files still occur even after installing Ventura Publisher, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Ventura Publisher is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Ventura Publisher cannot handle files with XIMG may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Ventura Publisher is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.
If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate XIMG files with latest version of Ventura Publisher you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.
Change the default application in Windows
Change the default application in Mac OS
You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper XIMG file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.
If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the XIMG file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. XIMG file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.
If the XIMG file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with XIMG extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.
Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the GEM Raster Format file again.
If the systems has insufficient resources to open XIMG files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.
Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with GEM Raster Format file. It may be the case that the XIMG files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.
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