BLEND1 File Extension

What is BLEND1 file?

BLEND1 filename suffix is mostly used for Blender Document Backup Format files. Blender Document Backup Format format was developed by Blender. Files with BLEND1 extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with BLEND1 extension are categorized as Backup Files files. The Backup Files subset comprises 243 various file formats. Users are advised to use Blender software for managing BLEND1 files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. Blender software was developed by Stichting Blender Foundation, and on its official website you may find more information about BLEND1 files or the Blender software program.

Programs which support BLEND1 file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support BLEND1 files. BLEND1 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 BLEND1 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BLEND1 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Blender Document Backup Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with BLEND1 files.

Step 1. Download and install Blender

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports BLEND1 files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Blender developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Blender website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Blender and update if needed

If the problems with opening BLEND1 files still occur even after installing Blender, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Blender is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Blender installed, it may not support BLEND1 format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Blender.

Step 3. Set the default application to open BLEND1 files to Blender

After installing Blender (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open BLEND1 files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the BLEND1 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Blender installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BLEND1 files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected BLEND1 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 BLEND1 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the BLEND1 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BLEND1 file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The BLEND1 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the BLEND1 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the BLEND1 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the BLEND1 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with BLEND1 extension is complete and error-free

If the BLEND1 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. It could happen the the download process of file with BLEND1 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 out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Blender Document Backup Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Blender

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support BLEND1 files. Close all running programs and try opening the BLEND1 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 Blender Document Backup Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle BLEND1 files.

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