File Extension Library


.BLW File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems
  • Category: Settings Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .BLW files and how to open them?

Can't open .BLW 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 .BLW file.

What is a .BLW file extension?

.BLW file extension is created by Adobe Systems. .BLW has been classified as Settings Files. The format of .BLW file is Binary.

.BLW is Adobe Photoshop Black and White Presets File

Settings file used by Adobe Photoshop, an application used for creating and editing raster graphics; contains color settings for converting an image to a black and white format; contains the percentages of red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and magenta colors to include in the resulting image, as well as hue and saturation values.

BLW presets files are commonly used for converting digital photos to black and white images. Digital photographers benefit by being able to filter various colors and create custom black and white pictures.

The Black and White window in Photoshop can be opened by selecting Image → Adjustments → Black & White.... Photoshop CS5 includes the following default Black and White presets:

  • Blue Filter
  • Darker
  • Green Filter
  • High Contrast Blue Filter
  • High Contrast Red Filter
  • Infrared
  • Lighter
  • Maximum Black
  • Maximum White
  • Neutral Density
  • Red Filter
  • Yellow Filter
The BLW files are stored in the /Presets/Black and White/ directory of the Photoshop installation.

List of all softwares that can open the Adobe Photoshop Black and White Presets File
Windows
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Mac
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019

How to fix problems with .BLW files

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