File Extension Library


.XGD File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft Corporation
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .XGD files and how to open them?

Can't open .XGD 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 .XGD file.

What is a .XGD file extension?

.XGD file extension is created by Microsoft Corporation. .XGD has been classified as Various data Files.

.XGD is Xbox 360 game disc layout file

The XGD file extension is related to a special file type used during the authoring process for XBox 360 games and provide layout information. Used in development of Xbox games.


How to open:

This file type is not meant to be opened directly, there is no software that could open and work with it directly, or there is no information available in public sources about opening this file type. This is usually the case of some internal data files, caches, temporary files etc.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .xgd file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .XGD files

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