All about POG Files

The POG file type is primarily associated with Descent 2.

POG	File extension: POG
	File type:	Alternative Texture Set

What is a POG file

POG files mostly belong to Descent 2. Use our "Online POG Text Viewer" below to analyze your POG file and to see all text it contains.

How to open POG files

You need a suitable software like Descent 2 to open a POG file. You need a suitable software like Descent 2 to open a POG 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 POG file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a POG file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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

Because .POG files may originate from specialized programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: Consider where you downloaded it; it often comes from retro gaming communities or modders, suggesting a Descent 2 Alternative Texture Set.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer or text editor to inspect the first bytes.
- Readable text like XML or JSON suggests a configuration file.
- "PK" indicates a standard ZIP archive.
- Unreadable binary data often implies a proprietary graphics format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Interplay Descent 2 or community modding utilities, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .POG file into our viewer to detect its format, extract readable metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for POG File Extension

File classification:

Graphic

Identifier:

Hex: 44 50 4F 47, ASCII: DPOG (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

pig, hog, txb

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Specification

a pog Alternative Texture Set is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with POG files

Associate the POG file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open alternative texture sets. Because only the current version supports the latest POG file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Descent 2 update.
To make sure that your POG file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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