FBM File Extension

What is FBM file?

FBM filename suffix is mostly used for Fuzzy Bitmap Image files. Fuzzy Bitmap Image specification was created by Michael L. Mauldin. FBM files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. FBM file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The most popular program for handling FBM files is XnView, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet developer not only will you find detailed information about theXnView software, but also about FBM and other supported file formats.

Programs which support FBM file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with FBM files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with FBM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with FBM extension?

Being unable to open files with FBM extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Fuzzy Bitmap Image 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. Install XnView software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports FBM files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing XnView or different compatible program, such as xli. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support FBM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit XnView website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update XnView to the latest version

If you already have XnView installed on your systems and FBM 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. This can be one of the causes why FBM 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. Associate Fuzzy Bitmap Image files with XnView

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FBM files with latest version of XnView you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the FBM file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the XnView installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FBM files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FBM extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FBM extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the FBM for errors

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 FBM file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the FBM file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the FBM file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. FBM file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the FBM file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the FBM file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Fuzzy Bitmap Image file again.

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

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

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

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