All about EIG Files

The EIG file type is primarily associated with Easy Index Generator.

EIG	File extension: EIG
	File type:	Project

What is an EIG file?

EIG files mostly belong to Easy Index Generator by Easy HTools Corporation. Easy Index Generator provides for creation of configurable index files (files of Contents) for any file types, which can be used in CHM (HTML Help), eBooks, online Help, as Data CD menu, as a Site Map of your Website, etc. making it possible to have quick access to everything..

How to open an EIG file

You need a suitable software like Easy Index Generator to open an EIG file. You need a suitable software like Easy Index Generator from Easy HTools Corporation to open an EIG 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 EIG file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a EIG file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Can't Open Your .EIG File? Try These Steps

Because .EIG files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from a webmaster, it is likely an Easy Index Generator project file used for creating HTML indexes.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes.
- Readable XML/JSON suggests a structured project file.
- "PK" indicates a standard ZIP archive.
- Unreadable binary means specialized software is needed.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try Easy Index Generator by Easy HTools Corporation, or ask the sender what software they used.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .EIG file onto this page to detect its format, extract readable metadata, and preview its contents.

Technical Data for EIG File Extension

Related files:

prjpcb, ehp, vlp

an eig Project is a special file format by Easy HTools Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with EIG files

Associate the EIG file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open projects. Because only the current version supports the latest EIG file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Easy HTools Corporation manufacturer website after an available Easy Index Generator update.
To make sure that your EIG file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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