BMPW File Extension

What is BMPW file?

BMPW filename suffix is mostly used for Blender GIS World Data Format files. BMPW file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. BMPW file format, along with 255 other file formats, belongs to the GIS Files category. Blender supports BMPW files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 3 other tools may also be used. Blender software was developed by Stichting Blender Foundation, and on its official website you may find more information about BMPW files or the Blender software program.

Programs which support BMPW file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with BMPW files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with BMPW 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.

Updated: 01/17/2021

How to open file with BMPW extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening BMPW files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Blender GIS World Data 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 BMPW files.

Step 1. Get the Blender

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports BMPW files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Blender or one of the recommended programs (for example, Blender GIS) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. 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. Update Blender to the latest version

You still cannot access BMPW files although Blender 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. If you have an older version of Blender installed, it may not support BMPW format. The latest version of Blender should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

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

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the BMPW file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Blender is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open BMPW files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the BMPW file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BMPW extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BMPW file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the BMPW file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the BMPW is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the BMPW file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. BMPW file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the BMPW file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with BMPW extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Blender GIS World Data Format file again.

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

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

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 Blender GIS World Data Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle BMPW files.

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