PGN File Extension

File Type

Portable Game Notation Format

Developer

N/A

Category

Game Files

MIME

mime-type/not-avalible

Updated

11/07/2021

Information about the PGN file extension

Files with the PGN extension are characteristic of 3 operating systems and they are: Linux, Mac OS, Windows. PGN files are most often associated with the XBoard program. This is an application developed by . The ChessBase, Apple Chess, PGN Viewer, WinBoard programs are also compatible with PGN files and can be used to open them.

PGN files fall under the Game Files category. 1509 file types are given the PGN extension, but most often they are not compatible and you must use a different application to handle each of them. The Portable Game Notation Format file format and the XBoard program were developed by N/A. This particular Portable Game Notation Format file was most likely generated by the XBoard program. PGN detailed description

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PGN File Extension

What is a(n) PGN file??

PGN file extension is a file type for storing and exchanging chess games. It offers a simple and portable representation of PGN games.

Pgn files are mostly used to store chess games that can be later shared with other players or opening books. Chess fans can also use them to exchange games between themselves and their friends.

The .PGN file format was introduced in 1988 and it has been used by the grandmasters ever since then.

PGN File Tools

What tools you can use?

We provide some of the most important tools for working with the PGN file. With their help you will be able to perform many operations on PGN files. For example, these tools will help you convert or edit your PGN file.

PGN File Opener

One of the most used tools is PGN opener. Here you will find a way to open your unknown PGN file. Opening the PGN file is just the beginning. Other file operations can be the next step.

PGN File Viewer

To view the contents of the PGN file use the PGN Viewer tool instead of installing special software. Just go to the link provided and select your file. Next, our system will try to view the contents of the PGN file.

PGN File Converter

Try to convert the PGN file to a different format if problems arise while working with the PGN file. Converting the PGN file will give you more options for editing the data in the file.

PGN File Editor

If you want to edit the content of PGN file, please use PGN editor. Sometimes you need to be able to fully edit the contents of the PGN file, in which case you may need to install dedicated software. Go to our editor to learn more about editing the PGN file.


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