BLD File Extension

What is BLD file?

BLD filename suffix is mostly used for MegaPaint Picture Image Format files. Files with BLD extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. BLD file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. XnView is by far the most used program for working with BLD files. Software named XnView was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. In order to find more detailed information on the software and BLD files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support BLD file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support BLD files. Files with BLD extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with BLD extension?

Problems with accessing BLD may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to MegaPaint Picture Image Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the XnView

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BLD files is that no program that can handle BLD files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install XnView. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support BLD files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download XnView installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of XnView

You still cannot access BLD files although XnView is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why BLD files are not compatible with XnView. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using XnView.

Step 3. Assign XnView to BLD files

After installing XnView (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open BLD files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the BLD with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where XnView is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open BLD files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BLD file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BLD extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the BLD is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper BLD file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the BLD file for viruses or malware

If the BLD is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the BLD file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the BLD file’s structure is intact

If the BLD file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with BLD extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run XnView

If the systems has insufficient resources to open BLD files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with MegaPaint Picture Image Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BLD files affecting older versions of given software.

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