BIE File Extension

What is BIE file?

Full format name of files that use BIE extension is JBIG Image. BIE files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. BIE file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. The most popular software that supports BIE files is XnView. XnView software was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet, and on its official website you may find more information about BIE files or the XnView software program.

Programs which support BIE file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support BIE files. Files with BIE 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 BIE extension?

Being unable to open files with BIE extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with BIE files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with BIE files.

Step 1. Download and install XnView

Problems with opening and working with BIE files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with BIE files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download XnView and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. 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. Check the version of XnView and update if needed

If you already have XnView installed on your systems and BIE 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 BIE files are not compatible with XnView. The latest version of XnView should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open BIE files to XnView

If you have the latest version of XnView installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage BIE on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the BIE file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• 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 BIE files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BIE file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 BIE extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the BIE is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the BIE file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the BIE 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. If the scanner detected that the BIE file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the BIE file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with BIE extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the JBIG Image file again.

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

If the systems has insufficient resources to open BIE 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 JBIG Image file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle BIE files.

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