PGW File Extension

Map Data

File Type pgw
Popularity
4.1 (38 votes)
Application Sublime Text
Category Text Files

What is a PGW file?

Files with the PGW extension are specifically tied to Map Data, a Text Files type, and there are 315 files in this category.

PGW files are supported by Windows, Mac OS and Linux. If you need to open a PGW file, you can use one of 5 programs, such as Sublime Text, Atom and PSPad.

Windows

Mac OS

Linux

How to open a PGW file?

If you’re having difficulty opening a PGW file, it is often due to not having the correct software. To solve the problem, choose a compatible program from the list. Then follow the link to the official developer site, download the software, and install it on your device.

Sublime Text, Atom and PSPad stand out as the preferred programs to manage PGW files effectively. To install the latest version of Sublime Text on your computer, visit the Sublime HQ Pty website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

After installation, your operating system should automatically open PGW files with Sublime Text.

Set Sublime Text as the default PGW handler

Choose an app to open a file on Mac

Right click or use Control + left click on the desired PGW file to launch the file options menu;
Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
Next, at the bottom of the window, you will see the "Enable" menu, in which "Recommended Programs" is selected by default;
In this menu, select "All Programs", then find Sublime Text and check the box next to "Always open in the application."

Set default programs for Windows

Start by right-clicking on your PGW file, then select "Open With" and continue by clicking "Choose another app" from the options provided;
In the pop-up window, find and select the Sublime Text application from the available options;
Make sure the "Always use this app" checkbox is checked and click "OK" to confirm your choice as the default app for opening PGW files.

Effective solutions for PGW file problems

There are some common issues with PGW files that can be resolved easily by making minor adjustments to your software. Below, you’ll find these issues along with practical troubleshooting tips.

What are the methods to detect if my PGW file has been corrupted?

PGW text files that have become corrupted may display one or more of the following symptoms:

An unexplained increase in the size of the PGW file;
Trying to work with the archive in Sublime Text or other programs causes instability or program crashes;
The file does not open correctly or displays error messages;
While working with the file, error alerts are encountered;
The file exhibits poor performance during editing operations in Sublime Text;

Why does Sublime Text crash?

Insufficient software updates can contribute to Sublime Text crash. To avoid this, make sure that you have installed the latest updates for Sublime HQ Pty products.

Restarting your computer can resolve numerous common problems, so it should be the initial step before changing any software-related settings.

How to repair a corrupted PGW file?

Open the damaged PGW file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item to start the repair operation. Please wait patiently for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically repair the damaged text files.

How to edit a PGW file?

To make changes to PGW files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the text files. Online PGW editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for Map Data.

Best PGW editors 2026

Based on these criteria, we have prepared a list of available PGW editors.

PGW Editor Software	Developer	Platforms	Overall Rating
PSPad	Jan Fiala	Windows	4.7 out of 5 (41 review)
Notepad++	Notepad++ Team	Windows	4.6 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Sublime Text	Sublime HQ Pty	Windows, Mac OS, Linux	4.6 out of 5 (39 reviews)
Windows Notepad	Microsoft	Windows	4.2 out of 5 (37 reviews)
Atom	-	Windows, Mac OS, Linux	4.1 out of 5 (36 reviews)

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