VB File
What are VB files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a VB 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 VB files.
What is a VB file?
VB files have multiple uses, and Visual Basic Source Code is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
Visual Basic Source Code File
Files containing the .vb extension are most commonly associated with Virtual Basic source code files. Visual Basic is a programming language invented by Microsoft and supported by their development tool Visual Studio. Visual Studio is used by programmers to write the Visual Basic code and compile it into executable applications.
How to open VB files
We have identified one VB opener that is compatible with this specific type of VB file.
Programs that open Visual Basic Source Code files
Microsoft Visual Studio | Verified |
Last updated: July 31, 2023
All known file formats using extension .VB
While Visual Basic Source Code File is a popular type of VB-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .VB file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
Sony Playstation VAB Audio Body File
The Sony Playstation uses proprietary formats for sound and music. SEQ files for music sequences, and VAB files for sounds. VAB is often represented as separate two files, namely a VH file containing the header and a VB file containing the body.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different VB openers which you will find listed below.
Beam Software SIFF Video
We know that one VB format is Beam Software SIFF Video. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
VB opener for Windows
We have identified one VB opener that is compatible with this specific type of VB file.
Bitberry File Opener | Verified |
VirtualBoy Image File
We know that one VB format is VirtualBoy Image File. 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 VB files. Remember, different programs may use VB files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
Microsoft Web Platform Extensions | User submitted | |
WinDS PRO Apps | User submitted | |
Xamarin Studio | User submitted | |
progeCAD Professional | User submitted | |
Bluefish | User submitted |
MonoDevelop | User submitted | |
SharpDevelop | User submitted | |
Notepad++ | User submitted | |
Untis | User submitted | |
Microsoft Visual Studio CTP | User submitted |
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