.BLN File Extension

Golden Software Blanking File

BLN is the extension for files used in Windows operating systems. The BLN extension was originally developed for the MapViewer application by Golden Software, Inc. The Grapher and Voxler programs are ...

General Information

Title BLN File Extension
Extension .bln
Full Form Golden Software Blanking File
File Type Data File
Developer Golden Software
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Spatial data
Additional Functions Exclude areas, Define regions
Features Simple format, Text-based

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on data
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Not applicable
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Geological Mapping Yes
Geographical Analysis Yes
Data Visualization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Verify source, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Surfer software
File Format Age Since 1990s

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .grd, .dem, .dat

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Golden Software Surfer Paid Windows
Golden Software Grapher Paid Windows
Golden Software Didger Paid Windows