All about BBM Files

The BBM file type is primarily associated with Deluxe Paint IIE.

BBM	File extension: BBM
	File type:	bitmap image file

What is a BBM file?

BBM files mostly belong to Deluxe Paint IIE. BBM files serve multiple roles. One type stores raster image data from Deluxe Paint IIE. These files hold pixel-level information used by legacy graphics software.
Another version holds map information. Some BBM files employ an XML structure to record BlueBricks map layouts or model railway designs.
A further category contains game level data. These files, built with a .NET approach, are used in games like Barotrauma to manage level design. More details are available at Barotrauma.

Deluxe Paint IIE Bitmap: Stores legacy raster images.

BlueBricks Map File: Uses XML to capture mapping layouts.

Game Level Data File: Contains level design information in a .NET framework.

FilExt.com note: Determine the origin of your BBM file to use the correct software for opening and editing it.

How to open BBM files

You need a suitable software like Deluxe Paint IIE to open a BBM file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your BBM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BBM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert BBM files:

Deluxe Paint IIE
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BBM files are often referred to as Deluxe Paint IIE raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
BDBZM by Project BDBZM
[Japanese site] A widely-used file joiner in Japan. No English-language interface.
Deluxe Paint Image File

Technical Data for BBM File Extension

File classification:

Raster Image

Related files:

pcx, tga, map, lvl, gmd, bbnm, bbms, con, bbmz, crm291a, bbb, bdbzm, db, ipd, rem, bak, lbm, bpm, txt, csv, mp4, zip, bmp, png, xml, dat

Mime type:

image/x-ilbm

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: UltimatePaint
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\UP\upaint.exe %1

a bbm bitmap image file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BBM files

Associate the BBM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open bitmap image files. Because only the current version supports the latest BBM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Deluxe Paint IIE update.
To make sure that your BBM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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