Opening BMF Files

The BMF file type is primarily associated with BMFont.

BMF	File extension: BMF
	File type:	binary file

What is a BMF file?

BMF files mostly belong to BMFont. BMF files use a binary structure to store specialized data. Their purpose and functionality depend on the software that created them.
For example, one common use is for bitmap font files. Tools such as BMFont generate BMF files that include glyph mapping and texture data, which are used for graphic rendering in games and design projects.
Other BMF files serve different functions. They may be created by design and CAD applications (for instance, CorelDRAW or FloorPlan3D as seen with files from CorelDRAW and Sweet Home 3D), storing floor plans and woodworking designs.
Additional examples include files used for system monitoring (like those from a BusyBox system monitor), mining planning data in tools like MineSight 3D, or even measurement files from BAUR systems.

Font Files: Contain bitmap data for each character, useful in games and digital design.

Design/CAD Files: Hold spatial data for architectural and woodworking projects.

System/Data Files: May include market data, mining models, or measurement logs.

FilExt.com note: The key is that the same BMF extension is used across different industries. To open and view a BMF file, one must use the software that created it or a compatible viewer that understands its binary format.

How can I open a BMF file?

You need a suitable software like BMFont to open a BMF 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 BMF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BMF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How do you convert BMF files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

You can convert BMF files using our online BMF file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do this, click the button "Choose your .bmf file to view this image" on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert BMF files:

BMFont
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BMF files are often referred to as BMFont fonts because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
BMF
BMF is a near-lossless compressed image format by Dmitry Shkarin. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 81 8A. This file format is classified as Graphic. Program ID is GraphicsConverterPro.bmf Related links: XnView
BrainMine (Mind Map) by Neural Matters Limited
BrainMine helps you to visually capture or brainstorm information into a Mind Map. The Mime types used with this association are: application/brainmine-bmf. Related links: Wikipedia Mind Map Page
ByteMap Font
A bytemap font is an image of a particular font character that uses a specific format for the graphic. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: E1 E6 D5 1A, ASCII: áæÕ . This file format is classified as Graphic. Related links: ByteMap Font Format
Corel Flow (Image File) by Corel
Binary Material Format. Clipart. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 40 43 6F 72 65 6C 42 4D 46 0A 0D 43 6F 72 65 6C 20 43 6F 72 70 6F 72 61 74 69 6F 6E 0A 0D, ASCII: @CorelBMF Corel Corporation . This file format is classified as Graphic. Program ID is GALLERYClipart Related links: XnView
FloorPlan (Project File) by IMSI/Design LLC
This file is used by Floorplan as a repository for 3D model information including data for the model, scene, materials and textures. This file format is classified as Graphic. Program ID is FloorPlan3DBuilding

BMF file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our examination of the BMF files comes to the following conclusion:

The BMF extension is quite commonly used. The file itself covers different formats for different programs. The two most common formats are as follows:

30% of all BMF files belong to Corel Binary Material Format. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. BMF files can be up to 100 KB in size, but are often around 10 KB - 47 KB. The file type was used 20 years ago. The files contain the following words: @CorelBMF and Corel Corporation. An example of a file name is ARROW3D1.BMF or 747.bmf. Such files sometimes refer to outl.
8% of all BMF files are based on the well-known UTF-16 (LE) file format. UTF-16 (LE) is an character encoding system for Unicode. UTF-16 files can be viewed in any modern text editor. These files start with the two bytes FF FE, the so called byte order mark (BOM). The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The average file size is 120 bytes with most files being between 110 bytes and 130 bytes in size. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. +aLE. The file name BusySystemInfo.BMF is typical for these files.

All the rest of the BMF files (62%) have different formats, the following 13 formats exist: ByteMap font format, TBMS, FloorPlan and FMB. Tagged as building, home, plan, balkmetafoor, boyard, house, lobbk or bcad. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your BMF file!

Technical Data for BMF File Extension

File classification:

Font

Identifier:

Hex: 40 43 6F 72 65 6C 42 4D 46 0A 0D 43 6F 72 65 6C 20 43 6F 72 70 6F 72 61 74 69 6F 6E 0A 0D, ASCII: @CorelBMF Corel Corporation (provided by TrID database)

Program ID:

GALLERYClipart

Related files:

fnt, ttf, otf, pfm, fon, bmf_, bfm, busy, bmp, rlaj5, png, txt, cut, bpf, eps, jpg, zip, apk, dat, exe

Related links:

XnView

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: FloorPlan3DBuilding, FileType: FloorPlan 3DBuilding, AppName: Floor Plan 3D Application

ProgramID: GALLERYClipart, FileType: Corel GALLERY Clipart, AppName: CorelGALLERY!

ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.bmf, FileType: BMF, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: BMFfile
EXEFile: D:\Barcode Magic\bcMagic.exe %1

ProgramID: FloorPlan3DBuilding
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IMSI\FLOORP~1\Program\fp3d6.exe /dde

ProgramID: FloorPlan3DBuilding
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IMSI\FLOORP~1\Program\fp3d7.exe /dde

ProgramID: GALLERYClipart
EXEFile: CORELGAL.EXE %1

ProgramID: BMFfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Barcode Magic\bcMagic.exe %1

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: FloorPlan3DBuilding
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FLOORP~1\Program\FP3D.exe /dde

ProgramID: BarcodeMakerDocument
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RalTech\Barcode Maker\bm.exe %1

ProgramID: BMF viewer
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Isabel\bin\inv_view.exe %1

ProgramID: FloorPlan3DBuilding
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IMSI\FLOORP~1\Program\fp3d5.exe

ProgramID: FloorPlan3DBuilding
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IMSI\FLOORP~1\Program\FP3D.exe

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a bmf binary file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BMF files

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