BF File Extension

What is BF file?

BF filename suffix is mostly used for CryoBF Game Data Format files. Cryo Interactive Entertainment defined the CryoBF Game Data Format format standard. Files with BF extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with BF extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1509 various file formats. The software recommended for managing BF files is Beyond Good & Evil. Beyond Good & Evil software was developed by Ubisoft Entertainment S.A., and on its official website you may find more information about BF files or the Beyond Good & Evil software program.

Programs which support BF file extension

Programs that can handle BF files are as follows. BF files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with BF extension?

Being unable to open files with BF extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with BF 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. Download and install Beyond Good & Evil

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports BF files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Beyond Good & Evil. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support BF files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Beyond Good & Evil installed is by going to developer’s website (Ubisoft Entertainment S.A.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Beyond Good & Evil and update if needed

You still cannot access BF files although Beyond Good & Evil is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Beyond Good & Evil cannot handle files with BF may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Beyond Good & Evil should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open BF files to Beyond Good & Evil

After installing Beyond Good & Evil (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open BF files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the BF file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Beyond Good & Evil installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BF files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BF file open the file menu and choose 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....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BF extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the BF is not faulty

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

1. The BF may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the BF 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. If the BF file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the BF 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. It could happen the the download process of file with BF extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the CryoBF Game Data Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Beyond Good & Evil

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with CryoBF Game Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with BF files affecting older versions of given software.

Do you want to help?

If you have additional information about the BF file, we will be grateful if you share it with our users. To do this, use the form here and send us your information on BF file.