GEM

GEM vector graphics
File type: Vector graphic file
Files with gem file extension can commonly be found as vector images from old DOS/Atari systems.
Found 2 different file type records with the same gem filename suffix.
What is gem file?
File type category:
Vector graphic file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The gem file extension is used for GEM vector picture file format. This is the native format for storing metafiles in the GEM graphic user interface system that was popular on PCs in the 1980s with PC/M and DOS operating system (versions of GEM were also available on some other computer systems such as the Atari ST).
Files of this type were created in GEM applications such as GEM Draw.
The format simply records a sequence of GEM drawing operations. It is supported by several graphics applications like Ventura Publisher, XnView, CorelDraw etc.
How to open gem file?
Use XnView, Corel Ventura Publisher to view content of GEM vector picture.
How to convert gem file?
A conversion to other graphics format is possible, but this format is not that well supported in modern programs.
Suggested software to open gem file:
Associated software actions with the gem file
Software applications that can open gem files:
HiJaak (Microsoft Windows)
Ventura Publisher (Microsoft Windows)
CorelDraw Graphics Suite (Microsoft Windows)
GEM Draw (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Software applications that can edit gem files:
HiJaak (Microsoft Windows)
Ventura Publisher (Microsoft Windows)
CorelDraw Graphics Suite (Microsoft Windows)
GEM Draw (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Software capable of saving gem files:
HiJaak (Microsoft Windows)
Ventura Publisher (Microsoft Windows)
CorelDraw Graphics Suite (Microsoft Windows)
GEM Draw (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Programs for viewing gem files:
HiJaak (Microsoft Windows)
Ventura Publisher (Microsoft Windows)
CorelDraw Graphics Suite (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
GEM Draw (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Software apps that create gem files:
Ventura Publisher (Microsoft Windows)
CorelDraw Graphics Suite (Microsoft Windows)
GEM Draw (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Software apps that print gem files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving gem files:
GEM Draw (Microsoft MS-DOS)
McAfee AV pattern update
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: January 4, 2019
The gem file extension is associated with the McAfee AV application. McAfee AV protects computers against virus and other malware attacks.
This type of .gem files contains new virus patterns and updates for McAfee antivirus software.
How to open gem file?
These files are automatically downloaded and used when you update your virus protection in some versions of Mcfeee AV.
How to convert gem file?
It is unlikely that this update file type can be converted to anything else, it is not possible.
Suggested software to open gem file:
Associated software actions with the gem file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving gem files:
McAfee VirusScan (Microsoft Windows)