.BIN File Extension
- Category: Game Files
- Format: Binary
What are .BIN files and how to open them?
Can't open .BIN 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 .BIN file.
What is a .BIN file extension?
.BIN file extension has been classified as Game Files. The format of .BIN file is Binary
.BIN is Sega Genesis Game ROM
Game ROM of a Sega Genesis video game; stores the data from a Sega Genesis cartridge in a single data file; can be played on a PC using a Genesis emulation program.
Sega Genesis ROMs also use the .SMD file extension.
List of all softwares that can open the Sega Genesis Game ROM
Windows | Kega Fusion | DGen | Gens+ | HazeMD | Ages | |
File Type 2 Unix Executable File
Category: Executable Files
Program, or compiled binary file, that can be run on a Unix operating system, such as Linux or FreeBSD; may be run from the command line by typing "[filename].bin," where [filename] is the name of the executable file.
File Type 3 Generic Binary File
Category: Data Files
A BIN file is a file that stores data in a binary format. It is different than a text-based file, which can be edited in a text editor. BIN files may be created by a variety of different programs but typically cannot be manually edited.
Disk images are typically binary files, though they often use other file extensions. BIN files may also be used for firmware updaters.
File Type 4 Binary Disc Image
Category: Disk Image Files Format: Binary
Disc image created from an optical disc; stores the binary data copied from a CD or DVD; can be mounted by the computer and recognized as a physical disc; similar to the standard .ISO disc image format.
BIN files are often saved with other metadata files that describe the disc contents. For example, they are often saved with a .CUE file that describes the ordering of data in the binary image.
If a BIN file will not open, it may be opened by some disk utilities by changing the extension from ".bin" to ".iso."
List of all softwares that can open the Binary Disc Image
Windows | Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 | DT Soft DAEMON Tools | Smart Projects IsoBuster | PowerISO | Lightning UK! ImgBurn | EZB Systems UltraISO | |
Mac | Roxio Toast 17 | NTI Dragon Burn 4 | |
File Type 5 Generic Binary Executable File
Category: Executable Files Format: Binary
A BIN file is an executable file used for running various programs. BIN files may contain both executable code and data required to start a program and may be created for Mac, Windows, or Unix platforms.
An example binary executable file is soffice.bin, the quick starter program for OpenOffice.org.
List of all softwares that can open the Generic Binary Executable File
Windows | Microsoft Windows | Apache OpenOffice | |
Mac | Apple OS X | Apache OpenOffice | |
File Type 6 Macbinary Encoded File
Category: Encoded Files
Compressed file that is encoded as binary or MacBinary; stores a finder header, data fork, and resource fork; ensures the Macintosh Hierarchical File System (HFS) resource fork and data fork are both kept in one file; commonly used to transfer Macintosh files over the Internet.
There are multiple MacBinary formats: MacBinary, MacBinary II, and MacBinary III. MacBinary files have largely been replaced by .DMG files.
List of all softwares that can open the Macbinary Encoded File
Windows | Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows | |
Mac | Apple Archive Utility | Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 | The Unarchiver | |
File Type 7 PCSX PlayStation BIOS Image
Developer by: PCSX Category: Game Files Format: Binary
BIOS file used by PCSX and other variants of PlayStation emulation software; saves an image of the PlayStation BIOS, which enables the emulator to replicate the game console's functionality; allows games to be run exactly as they are run on the console.
A valid BIN file is required for PCSX to emulate the PlayStation.
List of all softwares that can open the PCSX PlayStation BIOS Image
File Type 8 Nintendo DS Binary File
Category: Game Files Format: Binary
Binary file used by the Nintendo DS series portable gaming systems; contains executable data for a Nintendo DS game; can be used to patch, or modify, emulated Nintendo games for DS emulators.
NOTE: BIN files are commonly found within .NDS files.
List of all softwares that can open the Nintendo DS Binary File
Windows | NO$GBA | DeSmuME | DSOrganize | |
File Type 9 BlackBerry IT Policy File
Developer by: Research in Motion Category: Settings Files Format: Binary
Configuration file named policy.bin and used for making administrative updates to BlackBerry Desktop Software and the BlackBerry Wireless Handheld; often distributed by IT system administrators to company computers; may be stored on the desktop or other locations specified by the system administrator when distributing configuration updates.
The policy.bin file is created by IT Policy Manager, a program included with BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Typically only company IT system administrators interact with this software to create and distribute the BIN files.
When the BlackBerry Desktop Software is opened, it searches for the policy.bin file to make any policy changes to the software and to connected BlackBerry devices. The location of the file is specified in the Windows registry with the key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\Policy Manager\Path.
If this key doesn't exist, the C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\ directory is searched instead.
List of all softwares that can open the BlackBerry IT Policy File
Windows | Research In Motion BlackBerry Desktop Manager | |
Mac | Research In Motion BlackBerry Desktop Manager | |
File Type 10 Router Firmware File
Category: System Files Format: Binary
Firmware file used by several different brands of routers, including some of those from Linksys, D-Link, and Belkin; contains low-level system data that runs the device; used for upgrading router firmware and often downloaded from router product support pages.
BIN files are usually installed using the router's user interface. For example, many Linksys routers have a browser-based program that includes an Administration tab with a "Firmware Upgrade" option that is used to load the BIN file. To get specific instructions for upgrading your router's firmware, consult the manufacturer's documentation.
File Type 11 Atari 2600 Game ROM
Category: Game Files Format: Binary
Atari 2600 ROM used by Atari emulators such as Stella and PCAEWin; contains an exact copy of the original game cartridge; used for playing Atari games on computers; commonly downloaded as a .ZIP file, which can be extracted to the BIN file.
List of all softwares that can open the Atari 2600 Game ROM
File Type 12 Binary Video File
Category: Video Files
Video file saved as raw binary data from a DVD or other media; may be saved along with a .CUE file that describes what data is saved in the BIN file.
Since BIN video files may contain long streams of video, they may be several gigabytes in size.
List of all softwares that can open the Binary Video File
Windows | VideoLAN VLC media player | Lightning UK! ImgBurn | |
Mac | VideoLAN VLC media player | MPlayer | |
Linux | VideoLAN VLC media player | |
File Type 13 Nintendo Wii Data File
Developer by: Nintendo Category: Data Files
A BIN file is a data file created by Nintendo Wii, a video game console. It contains information about a Wii channel or saved game. BIN files partially stores information in plain text, but the majority of the information is stored in an encrypted format that can only be read by a Wii.
Nintnedo Wii BIN files are saved to the following location in an SD card inserted in the front SD slot of the Wii:
F:/private/wii/title/xxxx/
The xxxx is the four character abbreviation of the game or Wii channel for which the file contains data.
NOTE: There is no known program that can open Nintendo Wii data BIN files. However, BIN files can be opened in a Wii as long as it is the original Wii used to copy the BIN file to the SD card.
Common BIN Filenames
content.bin - Name of the BIN file used by Nintendo Wii devices to store information about a Wii channel on an SD card.
data.bin - Name of the BIN file used by Nintendo Wii devices to store information about a saved game on an SD card.