All about BPW Files

The BPW file type is primarily associated with EPA SWMM.

BPW	File extension: BPW
	File type:	georeferencing data file

What is a BPW file?

BPW files mostly belong to EPA SWMM. BPW files are Bitmap World files that serve as georeferencing data files. They do not hold the bitmap image itself but include coordinate and scaling details to align an associated image with real-world maps.

They are mainly used with EPA SWMM for storm water management and mapping.

They are also known as Big Picture Works files when used with TatukGIS Viewer.

FilExt.com note: If you have a BPW file, use appropriate GIS software, such as EPA SWMM or TatukGIS Viewer, to view and utilize the data correctly.

How to open BPW files

You need a suitable software like EPA SWMM to open a BPW 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 BPW file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BPW 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 BPW files:

EPA SWMM
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BPW files are often referred to as EPA SWMM gis because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ArcView (World File For BIP Or BMP Images) by ESRI
Related links: GIS Info
QuickBooks (Business Planner File) by Intuit Inc.

Technical Data for BPW File Extension

File classification:

GIS

Related files:

tfw, jgw, pgw, gfw, wld, bil, fls

Related links:

GIS Info

Mime type:

text/plain

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: PlanWrite.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PWD8.exe /g %1

ProgramID: Plan.Write.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PLANWR~1\BUSINE~1\PW5.EXE /g

a bpw georeferencing data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BPW files

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