The .BIN file extension refers to Binary CD/DVD image format. These files store the disk structure or image of a CD or DVD disk. Sometimes, .BIN file are also used to store the structure of whole harddisks which are then transferred to other harddisks using DVD disks. The .BIN format preserves the data structure through sector by sector copying thus enabling exact replication of disks.
.BIN files are used nowadays even in virtual drives, which enables virtualization of drive players, while the actual data still resides on the computer’s hard disk itself. Almost all the virtual drive application software support the .BIN format.
| File type | CD/DVD Binary Image Format |
| Developer | Lack of information |
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While searching for an answer to the question - How to open the BIN file? - you probably found websites, which offer software that was able to open any file extension. Do not be fooled, there is no one program that will allow you to work with any file extension, including the BIN file. Each program contains a different type of data and you need specialized software to properly work with the BIN file. Here is a list of programs that are designed to work with the BIN file - remember, these applications are able to open at most a few file extensions, they are designed to work with a specific data type.
If after installing the program from a list, you still cannot open a file with the BIN extension, the reason may be that the file is damaged. The solution may be to find a new copy of the BIN file you want to open
In this case, the easiest way is to use the tool built into the operating system for association of the BIN file with applications to support it. Double click on the file you cannot open - the operating system will display a list of programs that are likely to work with your BIN file. Choose one of them, or select the location on a disk where you installed one of the applications from our list. Windows should then open the BIN file using the program installed earlier.
Entries containing links of the BIN file extensions with applications is located in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT. If you do not know how to get to the Windows Registry, or how to make changes in it, ask a specialist for help. Lack of knowledge on the subject may cause irreversible changes on your computer.
There may be a situation when a computer virus passes itself off as the BIN file. In this case, such a file will definitely not be opened. Download a good antivirus program and scan the BIN file mentioned. If the antivirus application detects malicious data, it may signify that the BIN file is infected.
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| BIZDOCUMENT | Actuate BusinessReport Studio Document |
| BIDULE | Plogue Bidule Sound Layout Format |
| BITMAP | X Window System Bitmap Image |
| BITPIM | BitPim Configuration Format |
| BIO | OS/2 BIOS Format |
| BIN | CD/DVD Binary Image Format |
| BITCFG | Passmark Configuration |
| BIOT | BiotSavart Magnetic Design |
| BIMX | ArchiCAD BIMx 3D Scene |
