SGF File Extension

StarOffice Document With Graphics

File Type sgf
Developer Oracle Corporation
Popularity
4.5 (38 votes)
Application StarOffice
Category Document Files
Format Text

What is a SGF file?

Files with the SGF extension are specifically tied to StarOffice Document With Graphics, a Document Files type, and there are 969 files in this category.

Oracle, the developer of the StarOffice Document With Graphics (SGF), has released file format and 36 programs designed to handle them.

SGF files are compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, Linux and Mac OS. There are 3 programs available to open a SGF file, including popular tools like StarOffice, LibreOffice Draw and OpenOffice Draw.

Windows

Mac OS

Linux

How to open a SGF file?

If you are having trouble opening a SGF file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.

StarOffice, LibreOffice Draw and OpenOffice Draw are among the most widely used programs for handling SGF files. To set up the newest version of StarOffice on your device, simply go to the official Oracle website. There you can download the edition compatible with every operating system.

Once setup is done, your operating system should assign StarOffice as the default app for SGF files.

Set StarOffice as the default SGF program

Change Default Program on Mac

Right click or Control + left click on the desired SGF file;
Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
Scroll down to the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, "Recommended Programs" will be selected;
In this menu, choose "All Programs" and navigate to StarOffice. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.

Change default programs in Windows

To get started, right-click your SGF file, then choose "Open With" and select "Choose Another Application" from the context menu;
In the pop-up window, select the StarOffice application;
Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening SGF files.

Solve problems with SGF files

If you encounter issues with SGF files, don’t worry—most can be fixed with minor software adjustments. Refer to the troubleshooting tips below.

What are the steps to repair a damaged SGF file?

Start a data recovery program and open the damaged SGF file. Then, choose the "Repair" option from the menu. Please wait patiently for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically repair the damaged document files.

How can I determine if my SGF file is damaged?

The signs of corrupted SGF document files can manifest as:

Trying to work with the archive in StarOffice or other programs causes instability or program crashes;
Error notifications appear during file manipulation;
The file does not open correctly or displays error messages;
An unexplained increase in the size of the SGF file;
The file shows slow performance when edited in StarOffice;

What are the reasons behind StarOffice crash?

Insufficient software updates are a likely cause of StarOffice crashes. Be sure to install the latest updates for Oracle products.

Restarting your computer will solve many common problems, which is why it’s the first thing you should do before changing any settings related to the software.

How to edit a SGF file?

To modify SGF files, it is necessary to install dedicated software that lets you open and edit document files. Online SGF editors generally offer fewer tools compared to programs designed for StarOffice Document With Graphics.

Best SGF editors 2026

Following these criteria, we have put together a list of recommended SGF editors.

SGF Editor Software	Developer	Platforms	Overall Rating
StarOffice	Oracle	Windows	4.8 out of 5 (36 reviews)
OpenOffice Draw	OpenOffice	Windows, Mac OS, Linux	4.4 out of 5 (40 reviews)
LibreOffice Draw	TDF	Windows, Mac OS, Linux	4.2 out of 5 (39 reviews)

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