All about B&W Files

The B&W file type is primarily associated with 1st Reader.

B&W	File extension: B&W
	File type:	Mono Binary Screen Image

What is a B&W file?

B&W files mostly belong to 1st Reader. Use our "Online B&W File Viewer" below to open and view your B&W file directly in your browser.

How to open B&W files

You need a suitable software like 1st Reader to open a B&W 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 B&W file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a B&W file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online B&W File Viewer

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How to extract texts from B&W files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from B&W file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online B&W File Viewer:

To do this, click the button "Choose your .b&w file to view this image" on this page.
Your B&W file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert B&W files:

1st Reader
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application.
Atari (Black and White Graphics) by Atari
Image Lab
Related links: XnView

Technical Data for B&W File Extension

Related files:

b_w, b1n, dos

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: GraphicsConverterPro.b&w, FileType: ImageLab, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

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

a b&w Mono Binary Screen Image is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with B&W files

Associate the B&W file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open mono binary screen images. Because only the current version supports the latest B&W file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available 1st Reader update.
To make sure that your B&W file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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