C for Graphics File
General Information
| Title | Cg File Extension |
| Extension | .cg |
| Full Form | C for Graphics File |
| File Type | Programming/Shader File |
| Developer | NVIDIA Corporation |
| MIME Type | text/x-cg |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store graphics |
| Additional Functions | Shader programming |
| Features | High-level, GPU instructions |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High-performance |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| 3D Applications | Yes |
| Video Effects | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Validation, Testing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2002 |
| Latest Version | Cg 3.1 (2012) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .glsl, .hlsl, .fx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 NVIDIA Cg Toolkit |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Paid | Windows |
 Adobe After Effects |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |