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Basic information about BLT file

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

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


1.Detail information about BLT file extension: AIM Buddy List

File type AIM Buddy List Category Settings Files
Developer AOL File format N/A
Description BLT file is a AIM Buddy List developed by AOL. Stores a list of user's friends for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), a popular instant messaging program; contains usernames and other information about friends that appear in the program's "buddy list;" the buddy list provides an easy way to contact friends and see what friends are online.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BLT files

Windows		 AOL Instant Messenger

macOS		 AOL Instant Messenger



Can't open a BLT 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.BLT”。

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 BLT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BLT 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.