Tips to open BLD file
Can't open the BLD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BLD files as well as a list of programs that support BLD files.
BLD file extension
The BLD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BLD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BLD file on each system platform.
What is BLD file?
The file in the BLD format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. MegaPaint Picture Image Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open BLD file?
An often recurring problem with MegaPaint Picture Image Format is that BLD is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file BLD 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 BLD 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView 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. Below is a list of programs that support the file BLD.
Programs to open BLD file
Remember to download programs supporting BLD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with BLD files
If, despite the installed application, the BLD file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BLD file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that MegaPaint Picture 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 BLD file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The BLD file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BLD 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 BLD file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BLD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BLD 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BLD file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BLD files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move BLD to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. 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 BLD file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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