Tips to open WBD file
Can't open the WBD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WBD files as well as a list of programs that support WBD files.
WBD file extension
| File Name |
Webshots Picture Format |
| File Developer |
AG Interactive |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The WBD file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WBD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WBD file on each system platform.
What is WBD file?
The file with the extension WBD is the Raster Image Files file type. The author of this format is AG Interactive. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. Webshots Picture Format is supported by 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. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the WBD file. You can use Image Converter Plus, Webshots in case XnView cannot be used.
How to open WBD file?
The main problem with Webshots Picture Format is that the WBD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WBD, 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 WBD 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. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support WBD files.
Programs to open WBD file
Remember to download programs supporting WBD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with WBD files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WBD 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the WBD file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Webshots Picture 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 WBD file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the WBD file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WBD file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected WBD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WBD file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WBD file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact AG Interactive
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WBD 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the WBD file to another location will fix the problem.
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 you have to wait for the session to the file WBD to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WBD file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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