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Open BAT File

BAT is the abbreviation for 'batch file', and it basically consists of a text file that executes scripts, usually with the aim of automating tasks that require a large number of instructions (from mass renaming of files to installation of A program).

In such a way that, when resorting to a BAT file, it will be enough to write it once and we will be able to save time and avoid typographical errors.

Differences between a BAT and a PowerShell file

Indeed, its utility hardly differs from that of a PowerShell or Bash script (in the event that you use WSL/Linux), only that in the case of BAT, the one in charge of executing it will be CMD.EXE, also known as the ' Command Prompt', the last visible trace in current Windows of the old MS-DOS.

How to create and run a BAT file?

A BAT file is easy to create, since it can be done from Notepad itself, or any other simple text editor, simply by changing its extension from TXT to BAT when saving it.

We will also use this program to edit the file, because, although we must be careful to click on the file with the right button and select 'Edit', otherwise we would be directly executing the script (another way of executing it would be invoking it where Command Prompt).

Software to open and work with a BAT file

Windows CMD.exe

Typical BAT application file locations:

%1 %*
"%1" %*

Frequently associated Windows objects:

batfile

How Can I Open BAT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open BAT file is to find a BAT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BAT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open BAT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as BAT file opener then try to search online for "BAT viewer", "application to open BAT file" or "open BAT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open BAT file

How Can I Open BAT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a BAT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BAT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with BAT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as BAT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open BAT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open BAT file then try to search for "BAT viewer", "application to open BAT file" or "read BAT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read BAT file

How Can I Open BAT File on Android

If you downloaded a BAT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded BAT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "BAT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "BAT viewer", "BAT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open BAT File on iPhone or iPad

To open BAT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the BAT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "BAT". This way you can find apps which can open BAT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "BAT viewer" or "BAT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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