File Extension Database

Open BMK File

The BMK files, at this moment, present 4 different formats.

BillMinder

In this first case, the BMK file is a backup file created by BillMinder, a personal bill reminder app for iOS devices.

More about Bill Minder

This is an extensible process that belongs to Quicken accounting software.

BillMinder serves as a reminder of tasks related to Quicken software statistics.

Some time later, BillMinder became a standalone application, for use on iOS devices.

Role of the BMK archive in BillMinder

The BMK file saves an encrypted backup containing a snapshot of a user's data.

This file allows you to restore the invoice reminder information in the application.

PowerDVD MovieMark

In this second case, the BMK file is a markup created by PowerDVD, an advanced video player for HD and 3D movies.

Cyberlink PowerDVD is video playback software designed and distributed by CyberLink Corporation.

Cyberlink PowerDVD is not developing and now is obsolete.

CyberLink PowerDVD can play many video file formats, including H.264, AVCHD, MPEG-4. DivX and Xvid.

As the name suggests, it can play DVDs, but it's also compatible with the now-defunct HD-DVD format and Blu-ray discs.

In this case, the BMK contains a marker, called MovieMark, for a video, which includes a timestamp, information about the video, and user comments.

BMK files are used to share movie reviews and comments via email and the Internet.

Windows Help

In this third case, the BMK file is a bookmark that the user makes within the Windows help documents.

More About Windows Help

Windows Help is a personal assistant designed to provide user support and assistance, as well as provide search options for files and computer settings.

In this case, the BMK file stores the search 'coordinates' within the Windows help wizard.

Nokia device

In the latter case, the BMK file is an access to a bookmark stored in Nokia mobile phones.

For years, Nokia used the Symbian operating system on its cell phones, which is an old operating system belonging to the Nokia company, mainly.

However, there was more a variety of alliances with other companies such as Sony, Motorola, Samsung, Panasonic, Lenovo among others from the mobile technology world.

The BMK, in this case, is a plain text file that contains a URL and an icon reference, and is displayed for the marker.

Also, the BMK is used to store shortcuts to websites or files.

The BMK can be viewed with a text editor, although some of the information may be hidden.

Software for opening and working with a BMK file

How Can I Open BMK File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open BMK file is to find a BMK file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BMK 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 BMK 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 BMK file opener then try to search online for "BMK viewer", "application to open BMK file" or "open BMK file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open BMK file

How Can I Open BMK File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a BMK file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BMK 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 BMK file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as BMK file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open BMK file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open BMK file then try to search for "BMK viewer", "application to open BMK file" or "read BMK file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read BMK file

How Can I Open BMK File on Android

If you downloaded a BMK 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 BMK 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 "BMK".
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 "BMK viewer", "BMK 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 BMK File on iPhone or iPad

To open BMK 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 BMK 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 "BMK". This way you can find apps which can open BMK 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 "BMK viewer" or "BMK file" online in your favorite search engine.

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