Tips to open BGD file
Can't open the BGD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BGD files as well as a list of programs that support BGD files.
BGD file extension
| File Name |
ESRI Binary Raster Definition |
| File Developer |
Esri |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The BGD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BGD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BGD file on each system platform.
What is BGD file?
The file in the BGD format belongs to the GIS Files category. The creator of this file is Esri. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. ESRI Binary Raster Definition appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use ArcGIS Desktop to handle this file. This is a program created by Esri.
How to open BGD file?
The main problem with ESRI Binary Raster Definition is that the BGD file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file BGD to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BGD 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 ArcGIS Desktop
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArcGIS Desktop program installed. This can be achieved by typing ArcGIS Desktop 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 BGD files.
Programs to open BGD file
Remember to download programs supporting BGD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Desktop with BGD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BGD file still does not use the ArcGIS Desktop program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 BGD file with the ArcGIS Desktop application.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Desktop to the latest version
If, however, after binding ArcGIS Desktop with ESRI Binary Raster Definition there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Esri website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BGD 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 is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BGD file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BGD file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected BGD file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BGD files changes over time. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BGD file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Esri
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BGD except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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. If possible, you can try to move the BGD file to another location.
This problem usually affects 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. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BGD file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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