Tips to open BDM file
Can't open the BDM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BDM files as well as a list of programs that support BDM files.
BDM file extension
| File Name |
AVHCD Information Format |
| File Developer |
Sony |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The BDM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BDM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BDM file on each system platform.
What is BDM file?
The file in the BDM format belongs to the Video Files category. The creator of this file is Sony. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. AVHCD Information Format is supported by 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the BDM file. You can use PowerDVD, Creator NXT Pro, Nero Vision Xtra in case Toast 11 cannot be used.
How to open BDM file?
An often recurring problem with AVHCD Information Format is that BDM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BDM 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 BDM 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 Toast 11
In this case, you should first verify that the Toast 11 application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Toast 11 into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BDM files.
Programs to open BDM file
Remember to download programs supporting BDM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Toast 11 with BDM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BDM file to open in the Toast 11 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 BDM file with the Toast 11 program.
Step 3. Update Toast 11 to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Toast 11 program, it is possible that AVHCD Information Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BDM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the BDM file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BDM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BDM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BDM files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BDM file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BDM 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the BDM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the BDM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BDM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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