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Basic information about BAT file

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

There are 1 file types using the BAT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BAT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BAT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BAT file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the BAT file?
How to open a BAT file?
What programs do I need to open a BAT file?
What programs help to create and edit a BAT file?
How to convert BAT files to another file format?
How to convert another files to BAT file format?

1.Detail information about BAT file extension: DOS Batch File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAT files
File type	DOS Batch File	Category	Executable Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Text
Description	BAT file is a DOS Batch File developed by Microsoft. A BAT file is a DOS batch file used to execute commands with the Windows Command Prompt (cmd.exe). It contains a series of line commands that typically might be entered at the DOS command prompt. BAT files are most commonly used to start programs and run maintenance utilities within Windows.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Windows Command Prompt Microsoft Windows Any text editor
macOS	Parallels Desktop for Mac with Windows installed Any text editor

How to convert BAT files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for BAT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BAT to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BAT to EXE

BAT to TXT

BAT to VBS

How to convert another files to BAT file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to BAT file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to BAT conversion, you may use the option.

EXE to BAT

TXT to BAT

TEXT to BAT

Can't open a BAT 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.BAT”。

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 BAT extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the BAT 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.