Tips to open CBM file

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

CBM file extension

File Name Bitmap Image Format
File Category Graphic Files

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

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What is CBM file?

The CBM file has been categorized as Graphic Files. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Bitmap Image Format is supported by 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 CBM file?

An often recurring problem with Bitmap Image Format is that CBM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that CBM 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 CBM 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

In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CBM with XnView. Below is a list of programs that support the file CBM.

Programs to open CBM file

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

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

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CBM file still does not use the XnView program, it means no 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 CBM file with the XnView program.

Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version

If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Bitmap Image 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 Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CBM 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 CBM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CBM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our CBM file. Sometimes virus-infected CBM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of CBM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 CBM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CBM 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 CBM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the CBM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. 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.