Tips to open LBM file

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

LBM file extension

File Name Deluxe Paint Bitmap Image
File Developer Electronic Arts
File Category Raster Image Files

The LBM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LBM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LBM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is LBM file?

The file in the LBM format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The author of this format is Electronic Arts. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Deluxe Paint Bitmap Image is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. PaintShop Pro, Image Converter Plus, Nero Multimedia Suite will apply when it is not possible to use XnView.

How to open LBM file?

An often recurring problem with Deluxe Paint Bitmap Image is that LBM is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file LBM 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 LBM 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. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file LBM.

Step 2. Create association of XnView with LBM files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the LBM file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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 LBM file with the XnView program.

Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version

If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Deluxe Paint 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 LBM file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to LBM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 LBM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover LBM 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 LBM 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair LBM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Electronic Arts help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted LBM 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move LBM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the LBM file again. However, some background programs may block the LBM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.