File Extension Library


.BILW File Extension

  • Developer by: Esri
  • Category: GIS, GPS navigation and map Files

What are .BILW files and how to open them?

Can't open .BILW 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 .BILW file.

What is a .BILW file extension?

.BILW file extension is created by Esri. .BILW has been classified as GIS, GPS navigation and map Files.

.BILW is ArcGIS BIL world file

The bilw file extension is associated with the ArcGIS a geographic information system (GIS) software for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Server operating systems.

The bilw file stores some kind of data used by ArcGIS.


How to open:

The best way to handle GIS files is to use their native software. If you do not have access to it, look for some 3rd party alternatives with broad format support or perhaps a converter that would allow you to export the data to some interchange format.For general information try to look at:Basic info how to open GIS, GPS or map files

How to convert:

Special GIS converter exist and may help users to transfer or transform their maps and other navigation data between programs or devices. For general information try to look at:Basic info how to convert GIS, GPS or map files

How to fix problems with .BILW files

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