Tips to open 2BP file

Can't open the 2BP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 2BP files as well as a list of programs that support 2BP files.

2BP file extension

File Name Pocket PC Bitmap Image Format
File Category Raster Image Files

The 2BP file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 2BP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 2BP file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is 2BP file?

The file in the 2BP format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Pocket PC Bitmap Image Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. Converter Pro, ActiveSync will apply when it is not possible to use XnView.

How to open 2BP file?

The most common problem when using Pocket PC Bitmap Image Format is that a specific 2BP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that 2BP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 2BP file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install XnView

The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. To do this, enter the name XnView into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file 2BP with XnView. Below is a list of programs that support the file 2BP.

Programs to open 2BP file

Remember to download programs supporting 2BP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of XnView with 2BP files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 2BP file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the 2BP file with the XnView application.

Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Pocket PC Bitmap Image Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 2BP file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to 2BP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our 2BP file. However, remember that not every infected 2BP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of 2BP file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged 2BP files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted 2BP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the 2BP file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the 2BP file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.