Tips to open XBS file

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

XBS file extension

File Name XnView Script Format
File Category Developer Files

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

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is XBS file?

The file with the extension XBS is the Developer Files file type. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. XnView Script 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 Sublime Text application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the XBS file. The XnConvert, Atom, XnView MP programs will also handle the file when the Sublime Text program does not fulfill its role.

How to open XBS file?

The main problem with XnView Script Format is that the XBS file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open XBS, 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 XBS 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 Sublime Text

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Sublime Text is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Sublime Text into the 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 XBS files.

Step 2. Create association of Sublime Text with XBS files

If, despite the installed application, the XBS file does not start in the Sublime Text application, you must create a file 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 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Sublime Text application as the default for handling the XBS file.

Step 3. Update Sublime Text to the latest version

If, however, after binding Sublime Text with XnView Script Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Sublime HQ Pty Ltd website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XBS 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:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the XBS file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our XBS file. Sometimes virus-infected XBS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of XBS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 XBS files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted XBS 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 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. Copying the XBS file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XBS to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the XBS file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.