Tips to open BW file

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

BW file extension

File Name Silicon Graphics Image
File Category Graphic Files

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

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What is BW file?

The file with the extension BW is the Graphic Files file type. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Silicon Graphics Image is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.

How to open BW file?

The most common problem when using Silicon Graphics Image is that a specific BW is not associated with the program. This causes the file BW to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BW 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. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support BW files.

Programs to open BW file

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

XnView
XnView
Step 2. Create association of XnView with BW files

If, despite the installed application, the BW file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the BW file with the XnView program.

Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version

If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Silicon Graphics Image file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. 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 BW file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the BW 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BW file. However, remember that not every infected BW 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 BW files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
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 BW file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file BW 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.
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. It is best to move BW 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. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BW file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.