File Extension Database

Open PGIF File

PGIF is an GIF graphics file in Graphics Interchange File format protected with Azure Information Protection service.

You can open PGIF file with Azure Information Protection client.

Files that are sent over the internet can implement rights management services protection in multiple ways. Several types of files support RMS natively by having RMS encoded directly into the file format. At the same time many file types do not support Azure Information Protection natively. In such case information in the original file is encoded and RMS header is added to the file. To differentiate the RMS encoded files their file extension is prefixed with letter "p".

How Can I Open PGIF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PGIF file is to find a PGIF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PGIF 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 PGIF 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 PGIF file opener then try to search online for "PGIF viewer", "application to open PGIF file" or "open PGIF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PGIF file

How Can I Open PGIF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PGIF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PGIF 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 PGIF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PGIF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PGIF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PGIF file then try to search for "PGIF viewer", "application to open PGIF file" or "read PGIF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PGIF file

How Can I Open PGIF File on Android

If you downloaded a PGIF 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 PGIF 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 "PGIF".
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 "PGIF viewer", "PGIF 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 PGIF File on iPhone or iPad

To open PGIF 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 PGIF 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 "PGIF". This way you can find apps which can open PGIF 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 "PGIF viewer" or "PGIF file" online in your favorite search engine.