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Basic information about BIL file

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

There are 5 file types using the BIL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BIL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BIL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BIL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BIL file?
  • How to open a BIL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BIL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BIL file?
  • How to convert BIL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BIL file format?


1.Detail information about BIL file extension: ESRI BIL File

File type ESRI BIL File Category GIS Files
Developer ESRI File format N/A
Description BIL file is a ESRI BIL File developed by ESRI. GIS file created in ESRI's BIL (binary interleaved) format, a raster image format used for representing surfaces and terrain elevations; can be georeferenced by another file to map the image data to the real world location.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIL files

Windows		 ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper
GDAL
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
Total GIS Converter


2.Detail information about BIL file extension: Satellite Image File

File type Satellite Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BIL file is a Satellite Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIL files


3.Detail information about BIL file extension: ArcView Band Interleaved By Line Image Format

File type ArcView Band Interleaved By Line Image Format Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BIL file is a ArcView Band Interleaved By Line Image Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIL files

Windows		 ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
Global Mapper
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
Total GIS Converter
Terrain Navigator


4.Detail information about BIL file extension: RiadaBillboard Project Document

File type RiadaBillboard Project Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BIL file is a RiadaBillboard Project Document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIL files

Windows		 RiadaBillboard


5.Detail information about BIL file extension: Lisp Source File

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



How to convert BIL files to another file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for BIL files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BIL to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BIL to APR BIL to BIP BIL to BPW BIL to JPG
BIL to PNG BIL to TIF BIL to TIFF


How to convert another files to BIL file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for another files to BIL file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to BIL conversion, you may use the option.

APR to BIL BPW to BIL STN to BIL SLR to BIL


Can't open a BIL 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.BIL”。

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 BIL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BIL 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.