since 2000
Opening an HGT File
The HGT file type is primarily associated with Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Data (SRTM).
What is an HGT file?
HGT files mostly belong to Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Data (SRTM). HGT file stores information of (SRTM) shuttle radar topography mission data file. Usually, HGT file stores 3D representation of the digital elevation of the planet's surface. SRTM was organised by NASA and NGA.
How do you open HGT files?
You need a suitable software like Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Data (SRTM) to open an HGT file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your HGT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HGT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
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Programs that open and convert HGT files:
- Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Data (SRTM)
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application.
- ArcGIS (rule definition file) by ESRIThe Environmental Systems Research Institute gathers geographic data using ArcGIS application. ArcGIS application is a geographic information system for working with maps and geographic information. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: ArcGIS Wikipedia Page, Springer Page
- DG Terrain Viewer (GIS project file (Map)) by DG AdvancedDG Terrain Viewer is a freeware program to view on 3D digital elevation maps mixed with data acquired with GPS. User can use DG Terrain Viewer just for viewing terrain meshes or to see your tracks and waypoints projected on the terrain mesh. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Wikipedia Page, Digital elevation model Wikipedia Page
HGT file format:
If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our evaluation of the HGT files is as follows:
As a file extension, HGT isn't very common and mainly uses a special format.
- 100% of all HGT files have no uniform signature. They consist of unreadable binary data. The files are 2 MB to 25 MB in size, with a median of 2 MB. The file type was created 10 years ago, but is still used today.
If you want to find out what your HGT file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.
Technical Data for HGT File Extension
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an hgt Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Data (SRTM) file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with HGT files
- Associate the HGT file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Data (SRTM) files. Because only the current version supports the latest HGT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Shuttle Radar Topography Mission Data (SRTM) update.
- To make sure that your HGT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .HGT file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.