Opening a BIE File

The BIE file type is primarily associated with JBIG File.

BIE	File extension: BIE
	File type:	JBIG files

What is a BIE file?

BIE files mostly belong to JBIG File. Use our "Online BIE File Viewer" below to open and view your BIE file directly in your browser.

How to open a BIE file

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

Online BIE File Viewer

Choose your .bie file to view

or drag and drop it here

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

You can extract texts from BIE file or capture a preview screenshot using our online BIE file viewer:

To do so, click the "Choose your .bie file to view" button above.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Trouble Opening a .BIE File? These Steps Will Help

BIE files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from a fax system or document scanner, it is likely a Bi-level Image Entity (JBIG) file used for black-and-white image compression.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex editor to inspect its first bytes:
- 97 4A 42 32 (or "JB2"): Indicates a JBIG2 compressed image.
- Random binary data: Suggests a raw JBIG1 bitstream.
- Readable text/XML: Implies a completely different, text-based format.
Use the Original Software: To open JBIG files, you typically need specialized graphics software like ImageMagick, XnView, or IrfanView; if unsure, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for BIE File Extension

Related files:

jbg, jbig

Related links:

XnView

Mime type:

image/jbig

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

ProgramID: Briefcase
EXEFile: explorer.exe

ProgramID: MyViewPad.bie
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\My ViewPad\MyViewPad.exe

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

How to solve problems with BIE files

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