Image
What is a .iges file?
A .iges file is an Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) (version 5.x). This is an image format — a picture, drawing or graphic.
How to open a .iges file
- GIMP (free) and IrfanView open a very wide range of image formats, including obsolete ones.
- XnView MP is the best bet for unusual or legacy image types.
- Your operating system's built-in viewer may work for mainstream formats.
The registry records this extension against Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES), so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .iges file
- Open it in GIMP or XnView and export as .png (lossless) or .jpg (smaller).
MIME type
When a .iges file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
model/igesThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .iges.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) | 5.x | model/iges | x-fmt/158 |