Tips to open BNDL file

Can't open the BNDL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BNDL files as well as a list of programs that support BNDL files.

BNDL file extension

File Name Game Data Bundle Format
File Category Compressed Files

The BNDL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BNDL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BNDL file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is BNDL file?

The file in the BNDL format belongs to the Compressed Files category. Additionally, the Compressed Files category contains 236 of other files. Game Data Bundle Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. EA Layer 3 Decoder will apply when it is not possible to use NFSHP bundle explorer.

How to open BNDL file?

The most common problem when using Game Data Bundle Format is that a specific BNDL is not associated with the program. This causes the file BNDL 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 BNDL 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 NFSHP bundle explorer

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that NFSHP bundle explorer is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name NFSHP bundle explorer into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BNDL with NFSHP bundle explorer. Below you will find a list of applications that support BNDL files.

Programs to open BNDL file

Remember to download programs supporting BNDL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of NFSHP bundle explorer with BNDL files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BNDL file to open in the NFSHP bundle explorer application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the NFSHP bundle explorer application as the default for handling the BNDL file.

Step 3. Update NFSHP bundle explorer to the latest version

If, however, after binding NFSHP bundle explorer with Game Data Bundle Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BNDL 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. This suggests truncating the BNDL file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BNDL file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected BNDL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of BNDL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BNDL file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BNDL 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.
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. It is best to move BNDL to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BNDL to close. However, some background programs may block the BNDL file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.