BIN File
What are BIN files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a BIN 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 BIN files.
What is a BIN file?
BIN files have multiple uses, and Binary is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
Binary File
The BIN file extension is very widely used for very different purposes. Normally BIN indicates that the file is binary, meaning that it is not human readable.
These files are used by many different computer applications and for a variety of purposes, from DVD backup images, and anti-virus updates, to images and audio.
On this page, you will find a collection of some of the known uses of BIN files. You can try opening your file with a hex editor like UltraEdit or 010 Editor to inspect the raw content, or you can use our File Analyzer to find out exactly what type of BIN file you have.
How to open BIN files
We have identified three BIN openers that are compatible with this specific type of BIN file.
Programs that open Binary files
010 Editor | Verified | |
Bitberry File Opener | Verified | |
UltraEdit | Verified |
Last updated: March 10, 2023
All known file formats using extension .BIN
While Binary File is a popular type of BIN-file, we know of 45 different uses of the .BIN file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
- Amazfit GTR Watchface
- Amazon Kindle Update Package
- Android Battery Usage Data
- Autel EVO Drone Firmware
- AVG Anti-Virus Update Package
- Binary File
- Casio Loopy ROM
- CASIO WinCE PDA Backup
- CD-I Disk Image
- Chasm: The Rift Game Data Archive
- Chasys Draw IES Metadata
- Cisco Firmware
- CloudCompare Data File
- CoolCV Snapshot
- Free42 State
- Gemtek Router Firmware
- GoDEX Character Translation Table
- GPS (MTK Chipset) Tracklog
- Grandstream Ringtone
- Inno Setup Data
- LMMC Encoded Router Configuration Backup
- Macintosh MacBinary
- MediaTek Combined Download Agent Package
- Micomsoft Framemeister Profile
- Multipaint Image
- Pascal Script Binary
- Pebble Application Binary
- PrintFox Bitmap
- Rasberry Pi EEPROM
- Realtek Router Configuration
- Sega Genesis / Megadrive / 32x ROM Image
- Sky: Children Of The Light Level Data
- Sony PS3 Silk Web Browser Container Format
- Sound Images Sound Driver
- StarCalc Data Index
- SwissMicros DM42 DMCP Firmware
- Taxman's Retro Engine Data File
- TBAFS Compressed Archive
- Thomson Speedtouch WLAN Router Firmware
- TP-Link Router Firmware
- V86 Saved State
- VDriveQL Firmware
- VDriveZX Firmware
- Vivaldi Music Dump
- Yamaha MBDF Archive Firmware
Macintosh MacBinary
We know that one BIN format is Macintosh MacBinary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
BIN opener for Windows
We have identified one BIN opener that is compatible with this specific type of BIN file.
Stuffit Expander | Verified |
Amazfit GTR Watchface
We know that one BIN format is Amazfit GTR Watchface. 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 ten different BIN openers which you will find listed below.
Amazon Kindle Update Package
We know that one BIN format is Amazon Kindle Update Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Android Battery Usage Data
We know that one BIN format is Android Battery Usage Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Autel EVO Drone Firmware
We know that one BIN format is Autel EVO Drone Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
AVG Anti-Virus Update Package
We know that one BIN format is AVG Anti-Virus Update Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Casio Loopy ROM
We know that one BIN format is Casio Loopy ROM. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
CASIO WinCE PDA Backup
We know that one BIN format is CASIO WinCE PDA Backup. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
CD-I Disk Image
We know that one BIN format is CD-I Disk Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Chasm: The Rift Game Data Archive
We know that one BIN format is Chasm: The Rift Game Data Archive. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Chasys Draw IES Metadata
Chasys Draw IES is an advanced freeware raster graphics editor with layer and animation support. The Chasys suite also consists of an image converter and an image viewer.
Programs that open these BIN files
We have identified 2 BIN openers that are compatible with this specific type of BIN file.
Chasys Draw IES | Verified | |
Chasys Draw IES Viewer | Verified |
Cisco Firmware
We know that one BIN format is Cisco Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
CloudCompare Data File
CloudCompare is a 3D point cloud processing software used to find differences in 3D points. It is often used with laser scanners.
Programs that open these BIN files
We have identified one BIN opener that is compatible with this specific type of BIN file.
CloudCompare | Verified |
CoolCV Snapshot
We know that one BIN format is CoolCV Snapshot. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Free42 State
We know that one BIN format is Free42 State. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Gemtek Router Firmware
We know that one BIN format is Gemtek Router Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
GoDEX Character Translation Table
GoDEX produces barcode scanners, printers, and related barcode and label design software.
Programs that open these BIN files
We have identified one BIN opener that is compatible with this specific type of BIN file.
GoLabel | Verified |
GPS (MTK Chipset) Tracklog
This file format is used by GPS logging devices based on the MTK chipset.
Grandstream Ringtone
We know that one BIN format is Grandstream Ringtone. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Inno Setup Data
We know that one BIN format is Inno Setup Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
LMMC Encoded Router Configuration Backup
We know that one BIN format is LMMC Encoded Router Configuration Backup. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Programs that open these BIN files
We have identified one BIN opener that is compatible with this specific type of BIN file.
RouterPassView | Verified |
MediaTek Combined Download Agent Package
We know that one BIN format is MediaTek Combined Download Agent Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Micomsoft Framemeister Profile
We know that one BIN format is Micomsoft Framemeister Profile. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Multipaint Image
Multipaint is a drawing application used to draw pictures with the color limitations of some typical 8-bit computer platforms like the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, and Atari ST.
Pascal Script Binary
We know that one BIN format is Pascal Script Binary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Pebble Application Binary
We know that one BIN format is Pebble Application Binary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
PrintFox Bitmap
We know that one BIN format is PrintFox Bitmap. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Rasberry Pi EEPROM
We know that one BIN format is Rasberry Pi EEPROM. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Realtek Router Configuration
We know that one BIN format is Realtek Router Configuration. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Sega Genesis / Megadrive / 32x ROM Image
We know that one BIN format is Sega Genesis / Megadrive / 32x ROM Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Programs that open these BIN files
We have identified one BIN opener that is compatible with this specific type of BIN file.
Kega Fusion | Verified |
Sky: Children Of The Light Level Data
We know that one BIN format is Sky: Children Of The Light Level Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Sony PS3 Silk Web Browser Container Format
We know that one BIN format is Sony PS3 Silk Web Browser Container Format. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Sound Images Sound Driver
We know that one BIN format is Sound Images Sound Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
StarCalc Data Index
We know that one BIN format is StarCalc Data Index. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
SwissMicros DM42 DMCP Firmware
We know that one BIN format is SwissMicros DM42 DMCP Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Taxman's Retro Engine Data File
We know that one BIN format is Taxman's Retro Engine Data File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
TBAFS Compressed Archive
We know that one BIN format is TBAFS Compressed Archive. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Thomson Speedtouch WLAN Router Firmware
We know that one BIN format is Thomson Speedtouch WLAN Router Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
TP-Link Router Firmware
We know that one BIN format is TP-Link Router Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
V86 Saved State
We know that one BIN format is V86 Saved State. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
VDriveQL Firmware
We know that one BIN format is VDriveQL Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
VDriveZX Firmware
We know that one BIN format is VDriveZX Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Vivaldi Music Dump
Used by Vivaldi for Acord RISC OS-based computers.
Yamaha MBDF Archive Firmware
We know that one BIN format is Yamaha MBDF Archive Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of BIN files. Remember, different programs may use BIN files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
IsoBuster | Verified | |
VLC Media Player | Verified | |
PowerArchiver | Verified | |
UltraISO | User submitted | |
Mplayer | User submitted |
WinDS PRO | User submitted | |
SMPlayer | User submitted | |
WinMount | User submitted | |
KMPlayer | User submitted | |
PerfVis NT Performance Tool | User submitted |
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