BIN File Type
- The quick factsWhat are BIN files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a BIN file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a BIN file?
BIN files have multiple uses, and Binary is one of them.
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 3 BIN openers that are compatible with this specific type of BIN file.
Programs that open Binary files
![]() | 010 Editor | Verified |
![]() | UltraEdit | Verified |
![]() | Bitberry File Opener | Verified |
Last updated: June 24, 2022
All known file formats using extension .BIN
While Binary File is a popular type of BIN-file, we know of 30 different uses of the .BIN extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
- Amazon Kindle Update Package
- Android Battery Usage Data
- AVG Anti-Virus Update Package
- Binary File
- 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
- Gemtek Router Firmware
- GoDEX Character Translation Table
- GPS (MTK Chipset) Tracklog
- Grandstream Ringtone
- LMMC Encoded Router Configuration Backup
- Macintosh Font Suitcase
- Macintosh MacBinary
- Macintosh StuffIt Deluxe Archive
- MediaTek Combined Download Agent Package
- Micomsoft Framemeister Profile
- Multipaint Image
- Pebble application Binary
- PrintFox Bitmap
- Sega Genesis / Megadrive / 32x ROM Image
- Sound Images Sound Sample
- Taxman's Retro Engine Data File
- Thomson Speedtouch WLAN Router Firmware
- TP-Link Router Firmware
- Vivaldi Music Dump
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 |
Macintosh StuffIt Deluxe Archive
We know that one BIN format is Macintosh StuffIt Deluxe Archive. 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.
![]() | Stuffit Expander | Verified |
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 |
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 |
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.
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GPS (MTK Chipset) Tracklog
This file format is used by GPS logging devices based on the MTK chipset.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different BIN openers which you will find listed below.
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 |
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.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different BIN openers which you will find listed below.
Vivaldi Music Dump
Used by Vivaldi for Acord RISC OS-based computers.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different BIN openers which you will find listed below.
More file formats using the BIN extension
Through our research of BIN files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.Amazon Kindle Update Package
Android Battery Usage Data
AVG Anti-Virus Update Package
CASIO WinCE PDA Backup
CD-I Disk Image
Chasm: The Rift Game Data Archive
Cisco Firmware
CoolCV Snapshot
Gemtek Router Firmware
Grandstream Ringtone
Macintosh Font Suitcase
MediaTek Combined Download Agent Package
Micomsoft Framemeister Profile
Pebble application Binary
PrintFox Bitmap
Sega Genesis / Megadrive / 32x ROM Image
Sound Images Sound Sample
Taxman's Retro Engine Data File
Thomson Speedtouch WLAN Router Firmware
TP-Link Router Firmware
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.
![]() | PowerISO | User submitted |
![]() | WinMount Application | User submitted |
![]() | Final Media Player | User submitted |
![]() | Switch Sound File Converter | User submitted |
![]() | IsoBuster | User submitted |
![]() | VLC Media Player | User submitted |
![]() | UltraISO | User submitted |
![]() | Mplayer | User submitted |
![]() | PowerArchiver | User submitted |
![]() | WinDS PRO | User submitted |
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