BNK File

What are BNK files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a BNK 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 BNK files.

What is a BNK file?

BNK files have multiple uses, and Spotify Playlist is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Spotify Playlist File

These BNK files are called Spotify playlists in a proprietary file format developed by Spotify, Ltd. . Spotify is a music streaming application with versions for Windows PCs, Mac OS X, and Linux computers, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices.

A BNK file contains references, metadata details, and locations of music tracks that have been added to the Spotify playlist. These .bnk files do not store the actual audio files. Instead, the Spotify application loads these music tracks and streams them upon opening these BNK files.

How to open BNK files

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

Programs that open Spotify Playlist files

Last updated: August 5, 2026

All known file formats using extension .BNK

While Spotify Playlist File is a popular type of BNK-file, we know of 10 different uses of the .BNK file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

ExamView Question Bank File

ExamView Question Bank File (.BNK) is a data file used by the ExamView suite from Turning Technologies to store a collection of assessment questions. Teachers or content authors working in ExamView use the program's Question Bank Editor or Test Generator to compile multiple questions - multiple choice, matching, short answer, etc. - into a single file packaging these questions for reuse, modification, or inclusion in tests.

These files are created (written) when the user saves or exports a question bank within ExamView; they serve as the source repository of questions which ExamView later reads to build tests, print quizzes, or export in formats such as RTF, HTML, or LMS-compatible ZIP packages. Once saved, .BNK files are managed within a "Banks" folder in the ExamView file structure, often organised by subject, grade level, or textbook title.

Files begin with a distinctive signature allowing programs to recognize them: at offset 0 the ASCII string ".FSCBNK" appears, which identifies it as the ExamView Question Bank format.

BNK opener for Windows

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

Adlib Instrument Bank File

We know that one BNK format is Adlib Instrument Bank File. 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 BNK openers which you will find listed below.

Native Instruments Preset Bank File

We know that one BNK format is Native Instruments Preset Bank File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Wwise Sound Bank File

We know that one BNK format is Wwise Sound Bank File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Sound Club 2 Sound Bank File

We know that one BNK format is Sound Club 2 Sound Bank File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

The Need For Speed Sound Bank File

We know that one BNK format is The Need For Speed Sound Bank File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ARIA Samples Bank

We know that one BNK format is ARIA Samples Bank. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Avatar Studio Bank Descriptor

We know that one BNK format is Avatar Studio Bank Descriptor. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Electronic Arts Audio Bank

We know that one BNK format is Electronic Arts Audio Bank. 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 BNK files. Remember, different programs may use BNK 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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