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Basic information about BLB file

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

There are 6 file types using the BLB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BLB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BLB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BLB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BLB file?
  • How to open a BLB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BLB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BLB file?
  • How to convert BLB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BLB file format?


1.Detail information about BLB file extension: Dreamworks Resource File

File type Dreamworks Resource File Category Game Files
Developer Dreamworks Interactive File format N/A
Description BLB file is a Dreamworks Resource File developed by Dreamworks Interactive. Archive that contains game data for Dreamworks games, such as "The Neverhood" (released in 1996); may include several different types of media, such as background images, music, sound effects, and videos.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLB files

Windows		 BLB Extractor


2.Detail information about BLB file extension: Interactive Fiction Package Game File

File type Interactive Fiction Package Game File Category Game Files
Developer Andrew Plotkin File format N/A
Description BLB file is a Interactive Fiction Package Game File developed by Andrew Plotkin.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLB files

Windows		 Windows Frotz

macOS
 Zoom
Spatterlight

Linux		 Zoom


3.Detail information about BLB file extension: Blob Data File

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

Windows		 Various database programs

macOS
 Various database programs


4.Detail information about BLB file extension: BlockLand Brick Data

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

Windows		 Blockland


5.Detail information about BLB file extension: ACT! Database

File type ACT! Database Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BLB file is a ACT! Database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLB files

Windows		 Act!


6.Detail information about BLB file extension: Blorb Game Resource Package

File type Blorb Game Resource Package Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BLB file is a Blorb Game Resource Package.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLB files



Can't open a BLB 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.BLB”。

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 BLB extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BLB 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.