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Basic information about BWE file

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

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


1.Detail information about BWE file extension: Black And White 2 Environment Data

File type Black And White 2 Environment Data Category Misc Files
Developer LionHead Studios File format N/A
Description BWE file is a Black And White 2 Environment Data developed by LionHead Studios. BWE is a file extension commonly associated with Black And White 2 Environment Data files. Black And White 2 Environment Data format was developed by LionHead Studios. Files with BWE extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. BWE file format, along with 3591 other file formats, belongs to the Various Files category. The software recommended for managing BWE files is Black & White II.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BWE files

Windows		 Black & White II



Can't open a BWE 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.BWE”。

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 BWE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BWE 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.