All about CVG Files

The CVG file type is primarily associated with Calamus.

CVG	File extension: CVG
	File type:	image

What is a CVG file

CVG files mostly belong to Calamus by invers. CVG is the filename extension of vector image files created with Calamus graphics design software. These CVG files typically contain illustrations and layout designs stored as a series of points, paths, polylines, and fill paths representing a vector image that can be scaled to any size without loss of quality. Version 1.0 of CVG format used CALAMUSCVG as the file's ASCII signature. CVG is also associated with the IPC-2581 Consortium's Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and manufacturing description data exchange standard. The IPC-2581 standard saves all PCB and fabrication data in a single, XML-based data container that may include a netlist, fabrication notes, board layer information etc. Some PCB design and manufacturing programs that support CVG file format include Altium Designer, OrCAD PCB Designer, and Allegro PCB Editor.

How can I open a CVG file?

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

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How to extract texts from CVG files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from CVG file or capture a preview screenshot using our online CVG file viewer:

Just click the "Choose your .cvg file to view" button on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert CVG files:

Calamus by invers
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CVG files are often referred to as Calamus vector images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Allegro (printed circuit board fabrication data) by Candence
Allegro is a program for editing and routing printed circuit board designs. CVG is one of its supported file formats for saving PCB designs. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: PC Digital Product Model Exchange - An open, neutral, global standard for efficient PCB design data transfe
Altium Designer (printed circuit board fabrication data) by Altium
Altium Designer is a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design software suite with an array of tools for capturing, modeling, editing, routing, and simulating electronic circuit board designs. CVG is an XML-based file format for storing and sharing PCB fabrication data created with Altium Designer. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: PC Digital Product Model Exchange - An open, neutral, global standard for efficient PCB design data transfe, IPC-2581 Support
CVTracker (personal goal) by Netmap
CVTracker was a piece of software that allowed job seekers to organize their job search by providing guidance on setting realistic goals, reducing time-to-job, improving tracking and follow-up etc. The program saves a job seeker's personal goal in a CVG file. This file format is classified as Data.
OrCAD PCB Designer (printed circuit board fabrication data) by Candence
OrCAD PCB Designer is a highly-scalable computer-aided design software for creating and editing printed circuit boards. It can store all printed circuit board design information and fabrication data in a single CVG file. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: PC Digital Product Model Exchange - An open, neutral, global standard for efficient PCB design data transfe

Technical Data for CVG File Extension

File classification:

Vector Image

Related files:

svg, csv, jpeg, ctg, jpg, cfg, png, zip, crg, cfn

a cvg image is a special file format by invers and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CVG files

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