Opening a BEL File

The BEL file type is primarily associated with BOSS Tone Studio.

BEL	File extension: BEL
	File type:	JSON data file

What is a BEL file?

BEL files mostly belong to BOSS Tone Studio. BEL files are files that store settings and data for audio effects used by Boss equipment.
They use an internal JSON structure, which means the file content is organized as text in a standard data format. This makes it easier to read and edit with general text editors or specialized software.
Key points provided by FilExt.com include:

Format: Uses JSON, which is human-readable and structured.

Purpose: Contains effect data and configuration values for Boss devices, often created by BOSS Tone Studio.

Functionality: Allows the music device to load a specific set of audio effects and parameters. It acts as a library entry for customizing and preserving sound effects.

Editing: Users can open and modify these files with a text editor or via dedicated software. However, careful editing is recommended.

FilExt.com tip: For more detailed information about these files and their proper use, visit the official Boss Global website.

How to open a BEL file

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

Online BEL Text Viewer

Choose your .bel file to view

or drag and drop it here

Online File Viewer

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

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

To do so, click the "Choose your .bel file to view" button above.
Your BEL 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 BEL files:

BOSS Tone Studio
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BEL files are often referred to as BOSS Tone Studio data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Beamer (Layout File) by The Beamer Project
Beamer is software to display song texts in (youth) services using a video beamer. This file format is classified as Text.
Belon
Belon is a Japanese file compressor with GUI for Windows. This file format is classified as Archive. Related links: Belon Download
HPXView (Binary Event Log Archive) by Haliplex Communication Systems

Technical Data for BEL File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

zip, bep, bea, ink, json, cfg, ini, xml, dat

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: ZipZag.bel
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ZipZag\zipzag.exe %1

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

How to solve problems with BEL files

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