BSP File Extension

The BSP file extension was created by id Software and is also known as the Quake Engine Game Map File. BSP is classified as a Game Files and This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open BSP files in id Software GtkRadiant program.

Quake Engine Game Map File Type

What is a BSP File Type?

Binary Space Partitioning, quot, which is a technique that breaks down complex polygons into convex sets. Makes it possible to render 3D cards faster. The BSP files consist of lumps, which are pieces of data defined in the map; in-head of the file. These include entities, nodes, vertex, plans, sheets, visibility, faces and textiles.

BSP is compiled in a binary format. It can be compiled from .MAP files using tools such as Q3Map2 and Irrlicht. It can also be created with the help of idyllic software such as GtkRadiant and DarkRadiant.

Since the BSP files are compiled from map editors' projects, they are not usually modified directly. Some BSP decompilators such as Q3Map2, EntSpy, Vmex and BSP2MAP exist, but they do not usually decompile correctly BSP files.

Those using BSP files include id Tech 1 (Doom Engine), Quake Engine (original Quake Engine), id Tech 2 (Quake II Engine), id Tech 3 (originally used for Quake III Arena) and id Tech 4.

Since Valve is from the Quake engine, it also uses BSP files for the cards. It has been used to develop games such as Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress 2.

Free Online BSP Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online BSP tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare BSP files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .BSP (Quake Engine Game Map File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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BSP Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Quake Engine Game Map File .BSP File Extensions while opening the .BSP files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open BSP Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Quake Engine Game Map File on your system such as id Software GtkRadiant.
2. Associate default Id Software Gtkradiant id Software GtkRadiant program for *.bsp (Quake Engine Game Map File) files.
   
   

   Associate BSP Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.BSP (e.g example.bsp) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Id Software Gtkradiant id Software GtkRadiant program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .bsp files.
   
   

   Associate BSP Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.BSP (e.g example.bsp) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Id Software Gtkradiant id Software GtkRadiant program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .id Software GtkRadiant extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related BSP File Extensions

BSP default file extension is .BSP and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for BSP File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the BSP files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open BSP File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Capcom Resident Evil 000 for Windows	Paid	Capcom Resident Evil
	id Software GtkRadiant 000 for Windows	Free	id Software GtkRadiant
	Irrlicht 1 for Windows	Open Source	Irrlicht
	QuArK 6 for Windows	Freeware	QuArK

Open BSP File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	id Software GtkRadiant 000 for MacOs	Free	id Software GtkRadiant
	Irrlicht 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Irrlicht

Open BSP file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	id Software GtkRadiant 000 for Linux	Free	id Software GtkRadiant
	Irrlicht 1 for Linux	Open Source	Irrlicht

Open BSP file on Web

Open BSP file on iOS

Open BSP file on Android

About Licensing

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About BSP - Quake Engine Game Map File