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Basic information about BSP file

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

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


1.Detail information about BSP file extension: Quake Engine Game Map File

File type Quake Engine Game Map File Category Game Files
Developer id Software File format Binary
Description BSP file is a Quake Engine Game Map File developed by id Software. A BSP file is a map file used by games developed with one of the Quake game engines. It contains the layout information, objects, and resources for a level map. BSP files are used by many games, including Quake, Quake 2, Quake 3, Half-Life, Half-Life 2, Team Fortress, Counter-Strike, Counter-Strike: Condition-Zero, Portal, and Call of Duty: World at War.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BSP files

Windows		 id Software GtkRadiant
GCFScape
Q3Map2
QuArK
Irrlicht
BSP
BSP2MAP
EntSpy
Quake 2
Vmex

macOS		 id Software GtkRadiant
Irrlicht

Linux		 id Software GtkRadiant
Irrlicht
ZeroRadiant


2.Detail information about BSP file extension: Source Engine 3D First Person Action Game Map File

File type Source Engine 3D First Person Action Game Map File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BSP file is a Source Engine 3D First Person Action Game Map File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BSP files

Windows		 Valve Hammer Editor
WorldCraft
Half-Life 2
Half-Life: Counter Strike
Team Fortress 2
Portal


3.Detail information about BSP file extension: Bioshock Saved Game File

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

Windows		 Bioshock


4.Detail information about BSP file extension: Project File

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

Windows		 BestAddress HTML Editor


5.Detail information about BSP file extension: PBASIC Preprocessor Input File

File type PBASIC Preprocessor Input File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BSP file is a PBASIC Preprocessor Input File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BSP files

Windows		 BASIC Stamp Windows Editor



Can't open a BSP 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.BSP”。

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 BSP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BSP 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.