BIN file format description
Many people share .bin files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .bin file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .bin files.
15 filename extension(s) found in our database.
- CDRWIN Binary Data File
- Crestron SIMPL Binary Output Data
- TenCORE Plug-in
- Unreal Tournament Shader Cache
- PCSX BIOS Image
- BlackBerry 10 IT Policy Data
- ReadyNAS OS Application
- Micrografx Designer 7 Project Image
- Opera Encoder Data
- Apple Safari Theme Data
- GOG.com Data
- Windows CE Emulator Image
- C64 Printfox/Pagefox Bitmap Image
- Macbinary Encoded
- AVG Antivirus Update Data
- .bin file related problems
.bin - CDRWIN Binary Data File
The BIN disk image files are related to CDRWIN. The BIN file is a CDRWIN Binary Data File. The .cue / .bin format developed by Jeff Arnold for CDRWIN can encode CD Image formats in either 2048 or 2324 bytes per sector. The BIN file is a binary copy of an entire CD/DVD disc. The BIN file contains all the data stored on the original disc, not only its files and folders but also its system-specific information such as, boot loaders, volume attributes and any other data. BIN files are usually bigger than .iso files because, in contrast to .iso files, they are not a bit for bit copy of the entire CD/DVD. The CDRWIN seems to be no longer supported.
- Application:
- CDRWIN
- Category:
- Disk Image files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- CDRWIN Binary Data File related extensions:
.bin - Crestron SIMPL Binary Output Data
The BIN development files are related to Crestron SIMPL. The BIN file is a Crestron SIMPL Binary Output Data. Crestron SIMPL Windows software provides all the tools necessary to configure, program, test, and debug an integrated control system application.
- Application:
- Crestron SIMPL
- Category:
- Development files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Crestron SIMPL Binary Output Data related extensions:
.bin - TenCORE Plug-in
The BIN other files are related to TenCORE. The BIN file is a TenCORE Plug-in. TenCORE is a modular programming language designed in the early 1980's. The TenCORE seems to be no longer supported.
.bin - Unreal Tournament Shader Cache
The BIN game data files are related to Unreal Tournament. The BIN file is a Unreal Tournament Shader Cache. Unreal Tournament is a first-person shooter video game developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes.
- Application:
- Unreal Tournament
- Category:
- Game Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Unreal Tournament Shader Cache related extensions:
.bin - PCSX BIOS Image
The BIN other files are related to PCSX. The BIN file is a PCSX BIOS Image. PCSX is a free and open-source video game console emulator which allows software designed to be used with the Sony PlayStation to run on personal computers.
- Application:
- PCSX
- Category:
- Other files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- PCSX BIOS Image related extensions:
-
- .pcsxstate
- PCSX Saved State
- .pxm
- PCSX Captured Movie
.bin - BlackBerry 10 IT Policy Data
The BIN data files are related to BlackBerry 10. The BIN file is a BlackBerry 10 IT Policy Data. BlackBerry 10 is a proprietary mobile operating system for the BlackBerry line of smartphones.
- Application:
- BlackBerry 10
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- BlackBerry 10 IT Policy Data related extensions:
.bin - ReadyNAS OS Application
The BIN data files are related to ReadyNAS. The BIN file is a ReadyNAS OS Application. ReadyNAS is a storage device that helps users to secure all their important data in one place.
- Application:
- ReadyNAS
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- ReadyNAS OS Application related extensions:
-
- .fastresume
- ReadyNAS Bittorrent Application Data
.bin - Micrografx Designer 7 Project Image
The BIN data files are related to Corel Designer. The BIN file is a Micrografx Designer 7 Project Image. Micrografx Designer is a vector-based graphics program. It was originally developed by Micrografx, which was bought by Corel in 2001.
- Application:
- Corel Designer
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Micrografx Designer 7 Project Image related extensions:
.bin - Opera Encoder Data
The BIN data files are related to Opera. The BIN file is an Opera Encoder Data. Opera is a web browser and Internet suite developed by the Opera Software company.
- Application:
- Opera
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Opera Encoder Data related extensions:
.bin - Apple Safari Theme Data
The BIN data files are related to Apple Safari. The BIN file is an Apple Safari Theme Data. Apple Safari is a Web browser available for the Macintosh and Windows operating systems as well as the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
- Application:
- Apple Safari
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- Apple Safari Theme Data related extensions:
.bin - GOG.com Data
The BIN data files are related to GOG.com. The BIN file is a GOG.com Data. GOG.com is a digital distribution platform serving computer games and movies.
- Application:
- GOG.com
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- GOG.com Data related extensions:
.cem - Windows CE Emulator Image
The CEM development files are related to Windows Mobile SDK. The CEM file is a Windows CE Emulator Image.
- Application:
- Windows Mobile SDK
- Category:
- Development files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- bin
- Windows CE Emulator Image related extensions:
.bs - C64 Printfox/Pagefox Bitmap Image
The BS file is a Printfox/Pagefox Bitmap Image. Scanntronik Pagefox is a DTP program cartridge for Commodore 64 computer.
- Application:
- -
- Category:
- Graphic files
- Mime-type:
- image/x-bs
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- bin
- C64 Printfox/Pagefox Bitmap Image related extensions:
.macbin - Macbinary Encoded
The MACBIN data files are related to MacBinary Converter. The MACBIN file is a Macbinary Encoded. MacBinary is a format for representing all the information in a Macintosh file (data and resource fork) in one binary file.
- Application:
- MacBinary Converter
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/x-macbinary
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- bin
- Macbinary Encoded related extensions:
.snu - AVG Antivirus Update Data
The SNU data files are related to AVG Antivirus. The SNU file is an AVG Antivirus Update Data. AVG Antivirus is a family of antivirus software developed by AVG Technologies.
- Application:
- AVG Antivirus
- Category:
- Data files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- bin
- AVG Antivirus Update Data related extensions:
Naturally, other applications may also use the .bin file extension. Even harmful programs can create .bin files. Be especially cautious with .bin files coming from an unknown source!
Can't open a .bin 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.bin
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 .bin file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
bi, bib, big, bim, bkn, bln, bn, bni, bon, bun, fin, gin, hin, ibn, in
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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- .big
- EA Compressed Game Archive
- .fin
- Corel WordPerfect Saved Find/Search
- .bi
- BSC Intermediate Object
- .fin
- Sapir Torah Text
Operating systems
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