Tips to open BMP24 file
Can't open the BMP24 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BMP24 files as well as a list of programs that support BMP24 files.
BMP24 file extension
| File Name |
Bitmap Graphic |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The BMP24 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BMP24 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BMP24 file on each system platform.
What is BMP24 file?
The file in the BMP24 format belongs to the Graphic Files category. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Bitmap Graphic is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open BMP24 file?
An often recurring problem with Bitmap Graphic is that BMP24 is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BMP24 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 BMP24 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open BMP24 files.
Programs to open BMP24 file
Remember to download programs supporting BMP24 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with BMP24 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BMP24 file still does not use the XnView 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 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BMP24 file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Bitmap Graphic 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 Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BMP24 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to BMP24 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BMP24 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected BMP24 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BMP24 file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BMP24 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BMP24 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the BMP24 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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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