Basic information about BDF file

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

There are 17 file types using the BDF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BDF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BDF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BDF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BDF file?
  • How to open a BDF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BDF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BDF file?
  • How to convert BDF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BDF file format?


1.Detail information about BDF file extension: MIDAS BDF Disk Image File

File type MIDAS BDF Disk Image File Category Disk Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a MIDAS BDF Disk Image File. Disk image format used by ESO-MIDAS ( European Southern Observatory-Munich Image Data Analysis System) software; used primarily for storing astronomy data, such as stellar and surface photometry.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Linux		 ESO-MIDAS


2.Detail information about BDF file extension: Binary Data File

File type Binary Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a Binary Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 Hot Pepper Technology E-mail Detective


3.Detail information about BDF file extension: BSDiff Patch File

File type BSDiff Patch File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a BSDiff Patch File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 bsdiff/bspatch

macOS
 MultiPatch
bsdiff/bspatch

Linux		 bsdiff/bspatch


4.Detail information about BDF file extension: Glyph Bitmap Distribution Format

File type Glyph Bitmap Distribution Format Category Font Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description BDF file is a Glyph Bitmap Distribution Format developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 FontForge
Fontlab FONmaker

macOS
 FontForge

Linux		 FontForge


5.Detail information about BDF file extension: Bulk Data Input File

File type Bulk Data Input File Category Data Files
Developer MSC Software File format Text
Description BDF file is a Bulk Data Input File developed by MSC Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 MSC Nastran
pynastran

Linux		 MSC Nastran


6.Detail information about BDF file extension: Bdiff Bupdate Binary Update

File type Bdiff Bupdate Binary Update Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a Bdiff Bupdate Binary Update.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files


7.Detail information about BDF file extension: West Point Bridge Designer File

File type West Point Bridge Designer File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a West Point Bridge Designer File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 West Point Bridge


8.Detail information about BDF file extension: Backup Definition File

File type Backup Definition File Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a Backup Definition File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 Backup Made Simple
Backup To DVD/CD


9.Detail information about BDF file extension: Brother BES-100E Data

File type Brother BES-100E Data Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a Brother BES-100E Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 Brother BES-100E Embroidery Software


10.Detail information about BDF file extension: E-Mail Detective Binary Data Fragment File

File type E-Mail Detective Binary Data Fragment File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a E-Mail Detective Binary Data Fragment File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 E-Mail Detective


11.Detail information about BDF file extension: NEi Nastran Bulk Data

File type NEi Nastran Bulk Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a NEi Nastran Bulk Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 Femap
AccuTrans 3D
NEi Nastran


12.Detail information about BDF file extension: Quartus II Block Design File

File type Quartus II Block Design File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a Quartus II Block Design File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files


13.Detail information about BDF file extension: TXRDWIN X-ray Diffraction Pattern

File type TXRDWIN X-ray Diffraction Pattern Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a TXRDWIN X-ray Diffraction Pattern.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files


14.Detail information about BDF file extension: UNIX Font

File type UNIX Font Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a UNIX Font.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Linux		 Unix

Web		 FreeFontConverter
Online font converter


15.Detail information about BDF file extension: X11 Bitmap Distribution Format

File type X11 Bitmap Distribution Format Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a X11 Bitmap Distribution Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Linux		 Linux operating systems
Unix


16.Detail information about BDF file extension: SmartWare Backup Definition File

File type SmartWare Backup Definition File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a SmartWare Backup Definition File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 SmartWare


17.Detail information about BDF file extension: Okino Transfer File Format

File type Okino Transfer File Format Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BDF file is a Okino Transfer File Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BDF files

Windows		 PolyTrans-for-CINEMA-4D
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC



How to convert BDF files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for BDF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BDF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BDF to PES


Can't open a BDF 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.BDF”。

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 BDF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BDF 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.