Opening a B_W File

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 a B_W file

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

Choose your .b_w file to view this image

or drag and drop it here

Online 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:

Just click the "Choose your .b_w file to view this image" button 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.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert B_W files:

1st Reader
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application.
Atari/Macintosh Black and White Graphic
Image Lab
Related links: XnView

Technical Data for B_W File Extension

Related files:

b&w, b1n, dos

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, image/x-imagelab

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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