Basic information about B16 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension B16（*.B16 or *.b16）, 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 B16 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the B16 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the B16 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support B16 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the B16 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the B16 file?
  • How to open a B16 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a B16 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a B16 file?
  • How to convert B16 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to B16 file format?


1.Detail information about B16 file extension: PCO Image

File type PCO Image Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description B16 file is a PCO Image. Full format name of files that use B16 extension is PCO Image. B16 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. B16 file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. The software recommended for managing B16 files is XnView. XnView software was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet, and on its official website you may find more information about B16 files or the XnView software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert B16 files

Windows		 XnView



Can't open a B16 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.B16”。

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 B16 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support B16 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 B16 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 B16 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a B16 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 B16 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the B16 file is damaged.
  • Whether the B16 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the B16 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the B16 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the B16 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a B16 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a B16 file.

If the B16 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.