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Basic information about BITMAP file

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

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


1.Detail information about BITMAP file extension: X Window System Bitmap Image

File type X Window System Bitmap Image Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BITMAP file is a X Window System Bitmap Image. Full format name of files that use BITMAP extension is X Window System Bitmap Image. Files with BITMAP extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with BITMAP 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 BITMAP files. XnView software was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet, and on its official website you may find more information about BITMAP files or the XnView software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BITMAP files

Windows		 XnView



Can't open a BITMAP 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.BITMAP”。

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 BITMAP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BITMAP 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.