The file extension .8bi is recorded to be used by the Adobe Photoshop family of programs, such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and PhotoDeluxe. These programs allow users to create and edit digital and graphics photographs.
The .8bi files come under the category of plug-in files, and that is the reason they are often referred to as Photoshop Plug-in files. Plug-in files are used for adding extra features or to enhance the capability of a software. The purpose of .8bi files is to provide additional features, such as extra format support or extra filters to Photoshop programs.
Where should .8bi files be stored?
.8bi files should be saved in the plug-ins folder within the Photoshop application folder. If the .8bi files are stored in some location other than the plug-ins folder, then the Photoshop program may not be able to use the functions that .8bi files provide.
Examples of .8bi files
Shared below are the names of two .8bi files and their purpose.
- Camera Raw .8bi file ? The purpose of this file is to allow Photoshop programs to read multiple RAW image formats.
- ICOFormat.8bi file ? The purpose of this file is to allow Photoshop programs to open and save .ICO (Windows Icon) files.
Names of the programs that can open .8bi files
If you use Windows, you may use any of the following programs to open an .8bi file:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe PhotoDeluxe
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
If you use a Mac OS, you may use any of the following programs to open an .8bi file:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe PhotoDeluxe
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- Core PaintShop Photo Pro
Is it safe to delete .8bi files?
As mentioned above, .8bi files provide extra capabilities to Adobe Photoshop programs. So, if you delete an .8bi file, the Photoshop program will lose the functionality that the removed .8bi file provides. That is why it is recommended that you do not delete .8bi files, as doing so may make your Photoshop program unstable or you may lose some features of the program.
I?m receiving a file type error when I try to open an .8bi file using Adobe Photoshop on my Windows computer
Generally, file type errors occur when any of the following conditions hold true:
- The program that opens the file is not installed on your computer
- The file you are trying to open is corrupt
- One or more file openers on your Windows system are damaged
As Adobe Photoshop is present on your computer, the error could be due to either of the last two reasons mentioned above. To fix the error, we recommend you use a reliable file extension repair program that will help you easily fix corrupt files and file openers.