Opening a PCG File

The PCG file type is primarily associated with Korg PCG Editor.

PCG	File extension: PCG
	File type:	configuration file

What is a PCG file?

PCG files mostly belong to Korg PCG Editor. PCG files are used for different purposes depending on their origin.
Korg instrument files:

They often store patch data for Korg keyboards and synthesizers, such as those in the Pa-Series and Kronos models.

This data includes sound settings and instrument configurations, and is used with tools like the Korg PCG Editor.

Other uses:

Some PCG files are mobile device configuration files, used with Honeywell Velocity (or Ivanti Velocity); check Honeywell Automation for more details.

Others serve as character sheets for role-playing games in systems like PCGen or Hero Lab.

There are also versions used as game asset archives, for example by the Audition Online game (Audition Online).

FilExt.com note: If you have a PCG file, first confirm its source. Use the dedicated software from the related company (for example, visit Korg's website for keyboard patch files) to open or edit the file.

How to open PCG files

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

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PCG file format:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. In the following you will find our evaluation of the PCG files:

PCG is a very common file type and includes various formats for various programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

• 40% of all PCG files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "01 00 01 14 00" at the beginning. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The files are on average 26 KB in size and range from 4 KB to 51 KB. This is an old file type which is rarely used today. The keywords KORF are typical for these files. Examples of file names are USER01.PCG or USER02.PCG. These files are often associated with userdk.
• 30% of all PCG files are associated with Korg Trinity/Triton instruments bank. They consist of unreadable binary data. A typical file size is 530 KB. The keywords PCG1, DIV1, KORG, PRG1 and PBK1 are typical for these files. A common filename is NEWFILE.PCG. Such files sometimes refer to korg, preload, disc, korgx, audora, load and trin.

All other PCG files (30%) have no consistent format, often, for example, AutoDesk Revit Indexed Point Cloud, The Print Shop Deluxe Columns Graphic and snail. These files are often connected to zebra, settings, textures, datawedge, config or models. If you want to find out what your PCG file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.