BMK File Extension

What is BMK file?

BMK filename suffix is mostly used for PowerDVD MovieMark Format files. PowerDVD MovieMark Format specification was created by CyberLink. BMK file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BMK file format, along with 546 other file formats, belongs to the Video Files category. Users are advised to use PowerDVD software for managing BMK files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of CyberLink Corp. developer not only will you find detailed information about thePowerDVD software, but also about BMK and other supported file formats.

Programs which support BMK file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support BMK files. BMK 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 BMK extension?

Problems with accessing BMK may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with BMK extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with BMK files.

Step 1. Download and install PowerDVD

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports BMK files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select PowerDVD or one of the recommended programs (for example, Microsoft Windows, Corel WinDVD) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support BMK files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download PowerDVD installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit CyberLink Corp. website and download from their official repositories.

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

If you already have PowerDVD installed on your systems and BMK files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that PowerDVD cannot handle files with BMK may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of PowerDVD should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate PowerDVD MovieMark Format files with PowerDVD

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BMK files with latest version of PowerDVD you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the BMK with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• 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 PowerDVD installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BMK files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Ensure that the BMK file is complete and free of 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 BMK file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the BMK file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the BMK file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the BMK file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the BMK file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the BMK 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 BMK 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 in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with BMK extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with PowerDVD MovieMark Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle BMK files.

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