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Basic information about BMA file

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

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


1.Detail information about BMA file extension: Compressed Archive

File type Compressed Archive Category Backup Files
Developer Alexander Cherenkov File format N/A
Description BMA file is a Compressed Archive developed by Alexander Cherenkov. Full format name of files that use BMA extension is Compressed Archive. Alexander Cherenkov defined the Compressed Archive format standard. BMA file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with BMA extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. BMA archiver is by far the most used program for working with BMA files. On the official website of Alexander Cherenkov developer not only will you find detailed information about theBMA archiver software, but also about BMA and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BMA files

Windows		 BMA archiver



Can't open a BMA 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.BMA”。

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 BMA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BMA 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.