File extension DIB
| File type | Device-Independent Bitmap Graphic |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a DIB file?
DIB is a raster graphics file that stores images as bitmaps. DIB is the enhanced version of BMP format. Both formats differ in header data construction and bit depth information.
DIB file can be compressed (4 and 8 bits per pixel support) or uncompressed (1, 4, 8, and 24 bits per pixel). DIB is by no means a popular format, but is supported by many vector or raster graphics editing software.
Program(s) that can open the .DIB file
Windows
Linux
How to open DIB files
If you cannot open the DIB file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports DIB among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the DIB file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the DIB format files
The inability to open and operate the DIB file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Device-Independent Bitmap Graphic file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a DIB file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the DIB file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DIB from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the DIB format
- The DIB file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the DIB file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a DIB file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the DIB file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the DIB file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the DIB file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
This extension
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.DIB) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected DIB file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the DIB file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. DIB) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.