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Basic information about 8BI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 8BI（*.8BI or *.8bi）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the 8BI file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 8BI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 8BI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 8BI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 8BI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the 8BI file?
  • How to open a 8BI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a 8BI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a 8BI file?
  • How to convert 8BI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to 8BI file format?


1.Detail information about 8BI file extension: Photoshop Plug-in

File type Photoshop Plug-in Category Plugin Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description 8BI file is a Photoshop Plug-in. Adds additional features, such as extra filters or extra format support, to Adobe Photoshop; should be placed in the Plug-ins Folder within the Photoshop application folder.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert 8BI files

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018
Corel PaintShop Pro 2018
Adobe Creative Suite

macOS		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018



Can't open a 8BI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.8BI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the 8BI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support 8BI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of 8BI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a 8BI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 8BI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a 8BI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the 8BI file is damaged.
  • Whether the 8BI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the 8BI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the 8BI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the 8BI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a 8BI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a 8BI file.

If the 8BI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.