CBM File Extension

What is CBM file?

Full format name of files that use CBM extension is Bitmap Image Format. Files with CBM extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. CBM file belongs to the Graphic Files category just like 524 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports CBM files is XnView. XnView software was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet, and on its official website you may find more information about CBM files or the XnView software program.

Programs which support CBM file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CBM files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with CBM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install XnView

Problems with opening and working with CBM files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CBM files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download XnView and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CBM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. 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. Verify the you have the latest version of XnView

You still cannot access CBM files although XnView 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 XnView installed, it may not support CBM 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 XnView.

Step 3. Associate Bitmap Image Format files with XnView

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the CBM 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
• 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 CBM files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CBM file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select XnView and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CBM extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the CBM file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the CBM in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the CBM is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the CBM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the CBM 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 CBM 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.

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 Bitmap Image Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle XnView

If the systems has insufficient resources to open CBM files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Bitmap Image 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 CBM files affecting older versions of given software.

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