BNP File Extension

What is BNP file?

The BNP extension is used in system data files created by some of Sony digital cameras which record image in HD resolution. These are image managing files , which containing metadata referring to actual videos, used by an internal camera system.

What BNP files are used for?

BNP files are used in cameras in order to display information about recorder videos, such as dates or number of recorded videos. Erasing BNP file may result in problems with playing videos on the device. This may be solved by sending video recordings onto a computer, where the BNP file is not required for proper display of clips.

Generating BNP files

BNP files are created automatically in camera systems along with each registered video. After being generated, they are stored in main catalogue of the device - AVF_INFO . BNP file is relatively large and may cover even couple hundred MBs. An example name of such file: AVIN001.BNP

Programs which support BNP file extension

The following listing features BNP-compatible programs. Files with BNP 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.

Updated: 10/19/2023

How to open file with BNP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BNP files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with BNP extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Sony Picture Motion Browser

Problems with opening and working with BNP files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BNP files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Sony Picture Motion Browser developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support BNP files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Sony Picture Motion Browser installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Sony Picture Motion Browser and update if needed

If you already have Sony Picture Motion Browser installed on your systems and BNP files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Sony Picture Motion Browser cannot handle files with BNP may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Sony Picture Motion Browser.

Step 3. Assign Sony Picture Motion Browser to BNP files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BNP files with latest version of Sony Picture Motion Browser you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the BNP file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Sony Picture Motion Browser is installed, check the Always use this app to open BNP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with BNP extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Sony Picture Motion Browser and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with BNP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the BNP file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the BNP file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the BNP in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the BNP is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. BNP file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the BNP file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with BNP extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Sony Picture Motion Browser

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support BNP files. Close all running programs and try opening the BNP file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Sony Camcorder Video Data Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BNP files affecting older versions of given software.

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