.DIB File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .DIB file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

DIB File Recovery

What is a .DIB file?

Generic Windows or OS/2 bitmap graphic; similar to a .BMP file, but has different header information; supports 1, 4, 8, and 24 bits per pixel if the image is uncompressed and 4 and 8 bits per pixel if the image uses RLE compression; a 24-bit DIB image contains 8 bits, or 1 byte for each RGB color.

What Are Common Causes of ".DIB" Files Lost or Failure?

There are several common causes of ".DIB" (Device Independent Bitmap) files being lost or experiencing failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".DIB" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer's storage.
  2. File system corruption: Issues with the file system, such as disk errors or improper shutdowns, can lead to ".DIB" file loss or corruption.
  3. Virus or malware attack: Malicious software can infect and corrupt ".DIB" files, rendering them inaccessible or unusable.
  4. Hardware failure: Hard drive failures, power surges, or other hardware issues can result in the loss or corruption of ".DIB" files.
  5. Software conflicts: Incompatibilities or conflicts between different software applications can cause ".DIB" files to become corrupted or fail to open properly.
  6. Operating system errors: Errors or glitches in the operating system can cause ".DIB" files to become lost or damaged.
  7. Human errors: Accidental overwriting, improper file handling, or other mistakes made by users can lead to the loss or failure of ".DIB" files.

It is important to regularly back up important ".DIB" files and use reliable antivirus software to minimize the risk of data loss or corruption.

How to recover lost ".DIB" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".DIB" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".DIB" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".DIB" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".DIB" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".DIB" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".DIB" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo device Independent Bitmap File image file file?

Programs that open ".DIB" files

Windows
File Viewer Plus File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Photos Microsoft Photos
Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer Microsoft Windows Photo Viewer
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019 Adobe Illustrator CC 2019
Adobe InDesign CC 2019 Adobe InDesign CC 2019
Corel PaintShop Pro 2020 Corel PaintShop Pro 2020
Newera Graphics Converter Pro Newera Graphics Converter Pro
GIMP GIMP
Mac
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019 Adobe Illustrator CC 2019
Adobe InDesign CC 2019 Adobe InDesign CC 2019
GIMP GIMP
Linux
GIMP GIMP

Additional Information

  • File type: Device Independent Bitmap File

  • File extension: .DIB

  • Developer: N/A

  • Category: Raster Image Files

  • Format: Binary

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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