MB File

What are MB files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MB 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 MB files.

What is a MB file?

MB files have multiple uses, and MapBasic Source Code is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

MapBasic Source Code

Files that contain the .mb file extension are most commonly associated with the MapBasic development environment. The MapBasic programming language is similar to the BASIC programming language, and it is used to create applications for MapInfo Professional.

MB files allow a user to customize the features and functions of the MapInfo Professional program and integrate the software with other software applications.

How to open MB files

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

Programs that open MapBasic Source Code files

Last updated: September 22, 2023

All known file formats using extension .MB

While MapBasic Source Code is a popular type of MB-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .MB file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Maya Binary Scene

We know that one MB format is Maya Binary Scene. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MB opener for Windows

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

Various apps that use files with this extension

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

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