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:
.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:
.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:
.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:
.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:
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.
- Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
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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