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What are HBK files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a HBK file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your HBK files.

What is a HBK file?

HBK files have multiple uses, and Han-Soft Backup is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Han-Soft Backup File

The .hbk file extension is used for a proprietary backup archive format that was developed by Han-soft. These HBK files contain copies of files that have been backed up using the Auto Backup software.

The Auto Backup software allows users to manually create backup copies of the files in their Windows computers. There are also scheduling features that are available in this program, which can enable users to automatically create backup copies of their files.

All backup copies of these files are made available for the user to manipulate, and these HBK files are created by the Auto Backup software so as to archive all files that have been backed up.

How to open HBK files

We have identified one HBK opener that is compatible with this specific type of HBK file.

Programs that open Han-Soft Backup files

Auto BackupAuto BackupVerified

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .HBK

While Han-Soft Backup File is a popular type of HBK-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .HBK file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Hex Workshop Bookmark File

We know that one HBK format is Hex Workshop Bookmark File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

HBK opener for Windows

We have identified one HBK opener that is compatible with this specific type of HBK file.

Hex WorkshopHex WorkshopVerified

HTC SMS Backup

We know that one HBK format is HTC SMS Backup. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested four different HBK openers which you will find listed below.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of HBK files. Remember, different programs may use HBK files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

MathcadMathcadUser submitted
StudyWorksStudyWorksUser submitted
eHandbookeHandbookUser submitted
Cellebrite UFED Physical AnalyzerCellebrite UFED Physical AnalyzerUser submitted

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