BDC File Extension
Babylon Dictionary Format
- File Type bdc
- Developer Babylon
- Popularity
- Application ABBYY Lingvo
- Category Data Files
- Format Binary
What is a BDC file?
The BDC file extension is linked to Babylon Dictionary Format and belongs to the Data Files category, which includes 6196 files.
The Babylon Dictionary Format (BDC) was developed by Babylon, which created file format and programs to work with them.
BDC files are compatible with various operating systems, including Windows. To import a BDC file, you can choose from 2 programs such as ABBYY Lingvo and Babylon.
How to open a BDC file?
If you cannot open a BDC file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.
ABBYY Lingvo and Babylon are recognized as the most popular software solutions for dealing with BDC files. To set up the newest version of ABBYY Lingvo on your device, simply go to the official ABBYY website. There you can download the edition compatible with every operating system.
Once installed, ABBYY Lingvo will be set as the default program, and BDC files will open automatically.
Set ABBYY Lingvo to open BDC by default
Setting a default program by file type in Windows
- Right click on your BDC file, then select "Open with" and click "Choose another application";
- Find the ABBYY Lingvo application in the pop-up window and select it as your preferred program;
- Select the "Always use this application" check box and click "OK" to save your selection as the default application for opening BDC files.
Change default apps on Mac
- Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired BDC file to access the file’s context menu;
- Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
- At the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, where "Recommended Programs" is already selected by default;
- Within this menu, select "All Programs" and then locate ABBYY Lingvo. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default program.
Easy BDC Troubleshooting
Certain problems with BDC files can be conveniently fixed with small software tweaks. Here are some helpful tips to address them.
What are the steps to repair a damaged BDC file?
Open the corrupted BDC file in a recovery program and select the "Repair" menu item. Please be patient while the recovery process completes, which will automatically restore the damaged data files.
How do I know if my BDC file is corrupted?
Corrupted BDC data files may show the following signs:
- Attempts to open the file result in errors or failed results;
- The file causes ABBYY Lingvo or other programs to hang or crash during operation;
- Unexplained increase in BDC file size;
- Error messages appear while working with the file;
What are the reasons behind ABBYY Lingvo crash?
The likely cause of ABBYY Lingvo crashing is lack of software updates. Install the latest updates available for ABBYY products.
Restarting your computer is often an effective solution to resolve various common problems. Therefore, it is recommended to do so before making any changes to the software configuration.