How to open .bin file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .bin file. The full name of the file is Generic Binary File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.

.bin file extension (Generic Binary File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Data Files N/A Generic Binary File
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Programs using this file extension: .bin
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Open with program that created the file
MAC OS
MAC
  • Open with program that created the file

.bin file extension (Binary Disc Image)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Disk Image Files N/A Binary Disc Image
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Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Roxio Creator NXT Pro
  • DT Soft DAEMON Tools
  • Smart Projects IsoBuster
  • PowerISO
  • Lightning UK! ImgBurn
  • EZB Systems UltraISO
MAC OS
MAC
  • Roxio Toast 11
  • NTI Dragon Burn 4

.bin file extension (Binary Video File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Video Files N/A Binary Video File
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Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • VideoLAN VLC media player
  • Lightning UK! ImgBurn
MAC OS
MAC
  • VideoLAN VLC media player
  • MPlayer
Linux
Linux
  • VideoLAN VLC media player

.bin file extension (Macbinary Encoded File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Encoded Files N/A Macbinary Encoded File
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Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010
MAC OS
MAC
  • Apple Archive Utility
  • Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2011
  • The Unarchiver

.bin file extension (Sega Genesis Game ROM)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Game Files N/A Sega Genesis Game ROM
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Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Kega Fusion
  • DGen
  • Gens
  • Gens+
  • HazeMD
  • retroDrive
  • Ages
MAC OS
MAC
  • Genesis Plus
  • Kega Fusion
Linux
Linux
  • Kega Fusion

.bin file extension (Unix Executable File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Executable Files N/A Unix Executable File
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Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Linux
Linux
  • Runs itself

.bin file extension (Nintendo DS Binary File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Game Files N/A Nintendo DS Binary File
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Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • NO$GBA
  • DeSmuME
  • Ensata DS Emulator
  • DSOrganize

.bin file extension (Generic Binary Executable File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Executable Files N/A Generic Binary Executable File
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Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Microsoft Windows
  • OpenOffice.org
MAC OS
MAC
  • Apple Mac OS X
  • OpenOffice.org
Linux
Linux
  • Linux
  • OpenOffice.org

.bin file extension (BlackBerry IT Policy File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Settings Files Research in Motion BlackBerry IT Policy File
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Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Research In Motion BlackBerry Desktop Manager
MAC OS
MAC
  • Research In Motion BlackBerry Desktop Manager

.bin file extension (Router Firmware File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
System Files N/A Router Firmware File
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Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Various router software

.bin file extension (Atari 2600 Game ROM)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Game Files N/A Atari 2600 Game ROM
RateRate
Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Stella
  • z26
  • PCAEWin
MAC OS
MAC
  • Stella
Linux
Linux
  • Stella
  • z26

.bin file extension (PCSX PlayStation BIOS Image)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Game Files PCSX PCSX PlayStation BIOS Image
RateRate
Programs using this file extension: .bin
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • PCSX
  • ePSXe
MAC OS
MAC
  • PCSX
Linux
Linux
  • PCSX
  • ePSXe


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