File Extension Library


.CGFX File Extension

  • Developer by: NVIDIA
  • Category: 3D Image Files
  • Format: Text

What are .CGFX files and how to open them?

Can't open .CGFX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CGFX file.

What is a .CGFX file extension?

.CGFX file extension is created by NVIDIA. .CGFX has been classified as 3D Image Files. The format of .CGFX file is Text.

.CGFX is CgFX Shader File

File created in the CgFX format, a shader format used by Cg (a graphics programming language) for defining the appearance, or effects, of 3D objects; stores source code in a plain text format; referenced by various games and other programs that use NVIDIA's CgFX technology.

NOTE: Cg is used specifically for rendering 3D content on GPUs. Cg stands for "C for graphics," since Cg is based off of the popular C programming language.

List of all softwares that can open the CgFX Shader File
Windows
NVIDIA FX Composer

How to fix problems with .CGFX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CGFX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CGFX file format
  2. You need to check the .CGFX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)