BATfile extension

Have trouble opening the .bat extension? Don't panic! This page explains bat files and suggests programs you may use to open bat files. You can download these programs through this page!

A BAT file is a DOS batch file used to execute commands at the Windows command line (cmd.exe). Many line commands in the file, similar to the standard text, perform various tasks, such as running programs and utilities in Windows.

Additional data

BAT files are often used by experienced DOS and Windows users who want to make repeated operations much more manageable. Users can manually make BAT files using a text editor (Notepad or Wordpad), adding multiple commands to individual lines that are executed with a command line prompt. When saving a batch file with a .bat extension or as a .TXT file, you should rename the file extension from .txt to .bat.

How to open BAT file?

Here are some universal methods of opening a file. Please, use this list of solutions.

• Method 1: Correctly fix file association error
• Method 2: Download apps that open the doc file
• Method 3: Use Universal File Viewer

Method 1: Correctly fix file association error

By following these steps, the user will be able to fix the bat extension association problem in an instant automatically:

Method 2: Download apps that open the bat file

Here is a list of the presented programs that you should use to open/convert the bat file. You can choose the right program for your OS and click on it to start the download. You can also visit the developer's website.

Apps that open BAT files

Method 3: Use Universal File Viewer

The recommended use of Universal File Viewer, a tool for opening over 250 file extensions, complements the list of programs above. This utility is capable of opening your bat file. Download Universal File Viewer to your OS quickly and securely.