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

Last updated: May 19, 2024

All known file formats using extension .BIN

While Binary File is a popular type of BIN-file, we know of 62 different uses of the .BIN file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

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.

Agon MOS Executable

We know that one BIN format is Agon MOS Executable. 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.

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.

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.

Anjoy Vision IP Camera Firmware

We know that one BIN format is Anjoy Vision IP Camera Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ATIS DVR/dashcam Firmware

We know that one BIN format is ATIS DVR/dashcam Firmware. 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.

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.

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.

ESP8266 Device Firmware

We know that one BIN format is ESP8266 Device Firmware. 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.

Gamate Game ROM

We know that one BIN format is Gamate Game ROM. 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.

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.

Leapster Cartridge Image

We know that one BIN format is Leapster Cartridge Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Linux Kernel/bootloader/tools X86 Bootable

We know that one BIN format is Linux Kernel/bootloader/tools X86 Bootable. 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.

Marvel Appfw Firmware

We know that one BIN format is Marvel Appfw Firmware. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

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.

Nullsoft Install Data

We know that one BIN format is Nullsoft Install Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

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.

QubIDE Disk Image

We know that one BIN format is QubIDE Disk Image. 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.

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.

Sony SELF - SPRX Format

We know that one BIN format is Sony SELF - SPRX 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.

Symantec/Norton Config

We know that one BIN format is Symantec/Norton Config. 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.

Tesla Wall Connector Firmware

We know that one BIN format is Tesla Wall Connector Firmware. 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.

Tiger Electronics Game.com Cartridge Image

We know that one BIN format is Tiger Electronics Game.com Cartridge Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

TimeTop GameKing Cartridge Image

We know that one BIN format is TimeTop GameKing Cartridge Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Toshiba Pasopia ROM Image

We know that one BIN format is Toshiba Pasopia ROM Image. 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.

TrueBeam Trajectory Log

We know that one BIN format is TrueBeam Trajectory Log. 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.

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