Basic information about BOB file

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

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


1.Detail information about BOB file extension: BOB Raytracer Bitmap Image

File type BOB Raytracer Bitmap Image Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BOB file is a BOB Raytracer Bitmap Image. BOB is a file extension commonly associated with BOB Raytracer Bitmap Image files. BOB files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with BOB extension are categorized as Graphic Files files. The Graphic Files subset comprises 524 various file formats. XnView is by far the most used program for working with BOB files. XnView software was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet, and on its official website you may find more information about BOB files or the XnView software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BOB files

Windows		 XnView



Can't open a BOB 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.BOB”。

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 BOB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BOB 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.