Tips to open RPBM file
Can't open the RPBM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RPBM files as well as a list of programs that support RPBM files.
RPBM file extension
| File Name |
Portable Bitmap Image |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The RPBM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RPBM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RPBM file on each system platform.
What is RPBM file?
The file with the extension RPBM is the Graphic Files file type. Graphic Files consists of 524 similar files. Portable Bitmap Image appears on 1 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 Windows. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open RPBM file?
The most common problem when using Portable Bitmap Image is that a specific RPBM is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open RPBM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RPBM 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 RPBM with XnView. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open RPBM files.
Programs to open RPBM file
Remember to download programs supporting RPBM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with RPBM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the RPBM file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 RPBM file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Portable Bitmap Image requires a newer version of the program. 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 RPBM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The RPBM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the RPBM file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the RPBM file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected RPBM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the RPBM file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular RPBM file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RPBM 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the RPBM file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the RPBM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RPBM to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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