Tips to open 8BI file

Can't open the 8BI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 8BI files as well as a list of programs that support 8BI files.

8BI file extension

File Name Photoshop Plug-in
File Category Plugin Files

The 8BI file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 8BI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 8BI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is 8BI file?

The file in the 8BI format belongs to the Plugin Files category. In addition to this file, the Plugin Files category includes 179 related files. Photoshop Plug-in appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Adobe Photoshop to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. The PaintShop Pro, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Creative Suite programs will also handle the file when the Adobe Photoshop program does not fulfill its role.

How to open 8BI file?

An often recurring problem with Photoshop Plug-in is that 8BI is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that 8BI 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 8BI 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 Adobe Photoshop

The first step is to check if the computer has the Adobe Photoshop program installed. This can be achieved by typing Adobe Photoshop into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file 8BI.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Photoshop with 8BI files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the 8BI file still does not use the Adobe Photoshop program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the 8BI file with the Adobe Photoshop program.

Step 3. Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe Photoshop with Photoshop Plug-in there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Adobe Systems Incorporated page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 8BI file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the 8BI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the 8BI file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected 8BI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of 8BI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair 8BI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted 8BI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the 8BI file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the 8BI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file 8BI to close. However, some background programs may block the 8BI file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.