BLF File Type

- The quick facts

What are BLF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a BLF file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a BLF file?

Files that contain the .blf file extension are most commonly associated with the Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. BLF files are used to prevent the Windows registry from becoming corrupt.

When a user makes changes to the settings of their operating system, the system's BLF file is modified. This allows the user to perform a system recovery if something goes wrong, restoring the hard drive to its prior state.

The BancTec software also uses the .blf file suffix. These files contain the scanner driver files that are used by the application.

The BIAlite software has also been known to use the .blf file extension. These BLF files are project files that have been created by the BIAlite application.

How to open BLF files

Important: Different programs may use files with the BLF file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your BLF file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different BLF openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: December 25, 2019

Suggest another file format using extension BLF

While we know of one file format using the .BLF file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .BLF file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of BLF files. Remember, different programs may use BLF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.