Opening a PMG File

The PMG file type is primarily associated with Photoshop.

PMGFile Extension PMG
File extension: PMG
File type:  panoramic image composition

What is a PMG file?

PMG files mostly belong to Photoshop by Adobe. PMG is the filename extension of panoramic image compositions merged from multiple images within Photoshop, a photo editing software. Such PMG files contain the images, their arrangement, as well as user-selected merging options. PMG is also the filename extension of index files that contain information about the MBX-style folders in Pegasus Mail version 3.0 and higher. A PMG index file is located in the same directory as the MBX-style folder and it contains information such as the folder's ID, size, name, and the amount of data deleted from the folder. 3D geometry data used by Euro Truck Simulator2 and American Truck Simulator video games are saved in PMG files. PageMaker, a discontinued desktop publishing program, used its "PS Group it" function to save group (PMG) files. Each PMG (group) file contains an EPS document made up of PostScript data for high resolution printing.

How do you open PMG files?

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

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How do you convert PMG files to JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, ...

If you want to convert or edit a PMG file, you can use our free Online PMG File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. Just click the "Choose your .pmg file to view this image" button on this page.
  2. Your PMG file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then choose the image format (e.g. JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, ...) you want.
  5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert PMG files:

  1. Photoshop by Adobe
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PMG files are often referred to as Photoshop raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. PageMaker (group) by Adobe
    PageMaker is a discontinued desktop publishing software for Windows and Mac platforms. PMG files associated with PageMaker are "group" files. Each PMG file contains an EPS file made up of low resolution raster graphics and PostScript data. This file format is classified as Page Layout.
  3. Paint Magic (image) by Mark Riley
    Paint Magic was a high resolution graphics editor used to create monochrome and color graphics on Commodore 64 computers. Images created with Paint Magic were saved in PMG files. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
  4. Pegasus Mail (mail folder index) by David Harris
    Pegasus Mail is an email software for Windows operating system. The index files containing information about MBX email folders used by Pegasus Mail is stored in PMG files. This file format is classified as Data.

PMG format details:

Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below you will find our evaluation of the PMG files:

The PMG file type is a very commonly used file extension and covers different formats for different programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

The remaining 35% of all PMG files are files with no common format, often e.g. Photomerge Composition, Print Magic Graphic, gmP, pmg and PIMG. These files are often connected to item, male, sunshield, female, trailer, arrow, badge, light or prop. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your PMG file!

Technical Data for PMG File Extension

File classification:
Raster Image
Related files:
pmd, pgm, pmc, flaginside, png, scs, jpg, dds, vis, zip, pma, dmg, sii, sui, mat, set, rar, jpeg, exe, pdf, tiff, ppm, dcm

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.pmg, FileType: Paint Magic, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.PhotomergeCompositionFile, AppName: Adobe Photoshop Elements
EXEFile: photoshopelements.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.PhotomergeCompositionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2\Photoshopelements.exe %1

ProgramID: Photoshop.PhotomergeCompositionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 3.0\PhotoshopelementsEditor.exe %1

ProgramID: Photoshop.PhotomergeCompositionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements\PhotoshopElements.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.PhotomergeCompositionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop Elements 2\Photoshopelements.exe %1

ProgramID: PerfFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\perfmon.exe %1

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: Photoshop.PhotomergeCompositionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 4.0\PhotoshopelementsEditor.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.PhotomergeCompositionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 5.0\PhotoshopelementsEditor.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.PhotomergeCompositionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop Elements\Photoshopelements.exe

ProgramID: Photoshop.PhotomergeCompositionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 6.0\PhotoshopelementsEditor.exe


a pmg panoramic image composition is a special file format by Adobe and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PMG files

  • Associate the PMG file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open panoramic image compositions. Because only the current version supports the latest PMG file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Adobe manufacturer website after an available Photoshop update.
  • To make sure that your PMG file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .PMG file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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