Tips to open BLEND1 file
Can't open the BLEND1 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BLEND1 files as well as a list of programs that support BLEND1 files.
BLEND1 file extension
| File Name |
Blender Document Backup Format |
| File Developer |
Blender |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The BLEND1 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BLEND1 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BLEND1 file on each system platform.
What is BLEND1 file?
The file in the BLEND1 format belongs to the Backup Files category. It was designed by Blender. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. Blender Document Backup Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Blender application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Stichting Blender Foundation. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs.
How to open BLEND1 file?
The most common problem when using Blender Document Backup Format is that a specific BLEND1 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that BLEND1 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BLEND1 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 Blender
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Blender is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Blender into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BLEND1 files.
Programs to open BLEND1 file
Remember to download programs supporting BLEND1 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Blender with BLEND1 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BLEND1 file to open in the Blender application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Blender application as the default for handling the BLEND1 file.
Step 3. Update Blender to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Blender program with the Blender Document Backup Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Stichting Blender Foundation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BLEND1 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The BLEND1 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BLEND1 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BLEND1 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BLEND1 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BLEND1 file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BLEND1 files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Blender
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BLEND1 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. Copying the BLEND1 file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BLEND1 to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BLEND1 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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