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Basic information about BID file

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

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


1.Detail information about BID file extension: BidMaker

File type BidMaker Category Misc Files
Developer Avontus Software Corporation File format N/A
Description BID file is a BidMaker developed by Avontus Software Corporation. Full format name of files that use BID extension is BidMaker. BidMaker format was developed by Avontus Software Corporation. Files with BID extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with BID extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The software recommended for managing BID files is BidMaker. Software named BidMaker was created by Avontus Software Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and BID files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BID files

Windows		 BidMaker



Can't open a BID 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.BID”。

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 BID extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BID 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.