File Extension Database

Open OGM File

OGM files present, at the moment, two different types of application format, namely below

Origin Matrix File

In this section, an OGM extension file contains a matrix workbook created by Origin, a science and engineering graphing and data analysis application.

More about Origin

Origin is a computer program for interactive scientific graphics and data analysis.

Patented by OriginLab Corporation and runs on Microsoft Windows.

It has inspired several platform independent open source clones and alternatives such as LabPlot and SciDAVis.

The OGM file stores one or more matrix sheets, which include columns and rows of numbers, special characters, or spaces.

OGM files also store other information about the array, such as sheet names, math functions, array dimensions, style and format, and data type.

You can open OGM files with Origin and Origin Viewer.

Origin is only available for Windows and is the main program used to create, open and edit OGM files.

When an OGM file is opened in Origin, the matrix appears as a window in an open project.

Origin Viewer is also often used to view OGM files as it is free and can be used on Windows and macOS.

The Origin 2018 release included an updated unicode format for saving OGMU arrays, which has performance benefits over the older non-unicode OGM file format.

OGG Media File

In this second case, the OGM file is a compressed video file that uses an altered form of Xiph.Org's OGG file container format.

The OGM file supports the playback of video content that incorporates DirectShow filters.

The OGM file is created as an extension to the OGG specification so that Windows Media Player and other programs can easily play video and audio files.

Xiph.Org, the owner and developer of the OGG specification, does not support the OGM format because it is outside the OGG specification.

In any case, the OGM format is different from the format used for OGG and OGV files.

Software to open and work with an OGM file

How Can I Open OGM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open OGM file is to find a OGM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a OGM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open OGM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as OGM file opener then try to search online for "OGM viewer", "application to open OGM file" or "open OGM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open OGM file

How Can I Open OGM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a OGM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a OGM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with OGM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as OGM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open OGM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open OGM file then try to search for "OGM viewer", "application to open OGM file" or "read OGM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read OGM file

How Can I Open OGM File on Android

If you downloaded a OGM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded OGM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "OGM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "OGM viewer", "OGM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open OGM File on iPhone or iPad

To open OGM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the OGM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "OGM". This way you can find apps which can open OGM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "OGM viewer" or "OGM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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