Tips to open PBMV file
Can't open the PBMV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PBMV files as well as a list of programs that support PBMV files.
PBMV file extension
| File Name |
Portable Bitmap |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The PBMV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PBMV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PBMV file on each system platform.
What is PBMV file?
The file in the PBMV format belongs to the Graphic Files category. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Portable Bitmap appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of 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. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the PBMV file. The ACDSee Photo Manager programs will also handle the file when the XnView program does not fulfill its role.
How to open PBMV file?
The most common problem when using Portable Bitmap is that a specific PBMV is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PBMV, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PBMV 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PBMV files.
Programs to open PBMV file
Remember to download programs supporting PBMV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with PBMV files
If, despite the installed application, the PBMV file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PBMV file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Portable Bitmap file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PBMV 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 PBMV file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PBMV file. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PBMV file. Sometimes virus-infected PBMV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PBMV 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 PBMV file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PBMV 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. It is best to move PBMV 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. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PBMV file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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