BACKUP file format description

Many people share .backup files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .backup file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .backup files.

5 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.backup - pgAdmin Database Backup

The BACKUP data files are related to pgAdmin. The BACKUP file is a pgAdmin Database Backup. PgAdmin is a management tool for PostgreSQL and derivative relational databases.

Application:
pgAdmin
Category:
Data files
Mime-type:
application/octet-stream
Magic:
- / -
Aliases:
-
pgAdmin Database Backup related extensions:
.mn6
Microsoft Money 98 Data
.kfx
Kofax Capabilities File
.imt
EGSEING Image Mode Data
.bak
Visual UML Model Backup
.ks-ia1
Infinite Algebra 1 Data
.fwlic
FlexiWrite License Data

.backup - Navicat for MySQL Backup Data

The BACKUP data files are related to Navicat for MySQL. The BACKUP file is a Navicat for MySQL Backup Data. Navicat for MySQL is a solution for MySQL/MariaDB administration and development. It is a single application that allows you to connect to MySQL and MariaDB databases simultaneously.

Application:
Navicat for MySQL
Category:
Data files
Mime-type:
application/octet-stream
Magic:
- / -
Aliases:
-
Navicat for MySQL Backup Data related extensions:
.sun
Mozilla Firefox Bookmark Backup Data
.cod
MODELLER Sequence Codes List
.clr
CryptLoad Router Information
.zes
Zemax Emission Spectrum Data
.pvr
Sega Dreamcast VR Texture Data
.acs
Vox Proxy Animated Character Data

.backup - Ad-Aware Backup Data

The BACKUP data files are related to Ad-Aware. The BACKUP file is an Ad-Aware Backup Data. Ad-Aware is a popular anti-spyware and anti-malware software developed by Lavasoft.

Application:
Ad-Aware
Category:
Data files
Mime-type:
application/octet-stream
Magic:
- / -
Aliases:
-
Ad-Aware Backup Data related extensions:
.aawdef
Ad-Aware Definitions Data
.ask
Ad-Aware Skin Data
.awb
Ad-Aware Backup Data
.awl
Ad-Aware Language Data
.bckp
Ad-Aware Quarantined File
.lslang
Ad-Aware Language Data

.backup - Android Backup Data

The BACKUP archive files are related to Android OS. The BACKUP file is an Android Backup Data. Android is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

Application:
Android OS
Category:
Archive files
Mime-type:
application/octet-stream
Magic:
- / -
Aliases:
-
Android Backup Data related extensions:
.wzp
AMP1-16 Update Archive
.zet
ZET Compressed Archive
.uexp
UE Viewer Package
.spb
Samsung Kies Contacts Backup
.arj
ARJ Compressed Archive
.enpack
EnCase Package

.bak - Backup Copy File

The BAK file is a Backup Copy file. The .BAK is a filename extension commonly used to signify a backup copy of a file.

Application:
-
Category:
Other files
Mime-type:
application/octet-stream
Magic:
- / -
Aliases:
backup, bk, old, ori, orig, ren
Backup Copy File related extensions:
.part
Partial Download
.zlq
ZoneAlarm MailSafe Renamed SCR
.sw2
Softwrap License
.new
General New File
.bai
BUILD2WIN Add-in
.73u
TI-73 Explorer OS Upgrade File

Naturally, other applications may also use the .backup file extension. Even harmful programs can create .backup files. Be especially cautious with .backup files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .backup file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.backup

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

The .backup file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

bckup

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

Similar file extensions in our database:

.bckup
Time Machine Backup Data

Operating systems

DataTypes.net currently supports the following operating systems:

Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8/10, Windows 11, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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