Tips to open ILBM file
Can't open the ILBM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ILBM files as well as a list of programs that support ILBM files.
ILBM file extension
| File Name |
Interleaved Bitmap Image |
| File Developer |
Electronic Arts |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The ILBM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ILBM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ILBM file on each system platform.
What is ILBM file?
The file in the ILBM format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. It was designed by Electronic Arts. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Interleaved Bitmap Image appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. IrfanView will apply when it is not possible to use XnView.
How to open ILBM file?
The main problem with Interleaved Bitmap Image is that the ILBM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file ILBM 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 ILBM 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. To do this, enter the name XnView 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 ILBM with XnView. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ILBM files.
Programs to open ILBM file
Remember to download programs supporting ILBM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with ILBM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ILBM file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the ILBM file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Interleaved Bitmap 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 ILBM 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 ILBM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ILBM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ILBM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ILBM files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ILBM files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Electronic Arts
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted ILBM 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the ILBM file to another location.
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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ILBM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ILBM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
Was this page helpful? YesNo
