How to open BNP files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open BNP file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate BNP files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
BNP File Extension
- File type Sony Camcorder Video Data Format
- File developer Sony
- File category Video Files
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What is a(n) BNP file?
BNP (Sony Camcorder Video Data Format) is an audio-video file format primarily used in Sony camcorders. It stores footage from the video recorder in a single file, allowing users to view the file through the camcorder's built-in player. The files are encoded using the MPEG-2 compression technology, which enables users to save the video in a relatively small file size while preserving high quality.
The BNP files can be played with some versions of the Sony Picture Utility program as well as various media players, such as VLC, Media Player Classic and Pot Player. As these files are proprietary, users need to convert them into other commonly used video formats if they want to share or store the videos in other places.
How to open BNP file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .BNP files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports BNP files
In order to open BNP file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with BNP extension.
Programs that can open BNP files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, BNP files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on BNP files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to BNP files.
Step 2. Associate given software with BNP files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting BNP files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with BNP files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open BNP files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open BNP files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to BNP files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the BNP file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with BNP extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the BNP file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the BNP file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on BNP files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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