File Extension Library


.BIL File Extension

  • Developer by: ESRI
  • Category: GIS Files

What are .BIL files and how to open them?

Can't open .BIL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .BIL file.

What is a .BIL file extension?

.BIL file extension is created by ESRI. .BIL has been classified as GIS Files.

.BIL is ESRI BIL File

GIS file created in ESRI's BIL (binary interleaved) format, a raster image format used for representing surfaces and terrain elevations; can be georeferenced by another file to map the image data to the real world location.

BIL files can save satellite images or constructed elevation and surface data.

NOTE: BIL files are often accompanied by a .HDR file which describes the layout and formatting of the raster data.

List of all softwares that can open the ESRI BIL File
Windows
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper
GDAL

How to fix problems with .BIL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .BIL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .BIL file format
  2. You need to check the .BIL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)