File Extension Library


.BIK2 File Extension

  • Developer by: RAD Game Tools
  • Category: Video Files

What are .BIK2 files and how to open them?

Can't open .BIK2 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .BIK2 file.

What is a .BIK2 file extension?

.BIK2 file extension is created by RAD Game Tools. .BIK2 has been classified as Video Files.

.BIK2 is Bink Video 2 File

A BIK2 file is a video file that contains data compressed with the Bink 2 video and audio codecs. It is used to store movie clips in video games on both PCs and console systems. BIK2 files are more commonly saved as .BK2 files.

The Bink Video 2 format is developed by RAD Game Tools and was released in 2013, replacing the original Bink (.BIK) proprietary format. The format provides substantially better performance than the Bink format while maintaining high video quality.

NOTE: Bink Video 2 is available for the Windows, macOS, and Linux, Android, and iOS platforms. It is also available for Xbox One, Xbox 360, Sony PS4, Sony PS3, Sony PSVita, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo WiiU.

List of all softwares that can open the Bink Video 2 File
Windows
The RAD Video Tools
Mac
The Bink Video Player for MacOS X
Linux
The Bink Video Player for GNU/Linux

How to fix problems with .BIK2 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .BIK2 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .BIK2 file format
  2. You need to check the .BIK2 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)