File Extension Library


.OBK File Extension

  • Developer by: O&O Software
  • Category: Backup Files

What are .OBK files and how to open them?

Can't open .OBK 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 .OBK file.

What is a .OBK file extension?

.OBK file extension is created by O&O Software. .OBK has been classified as Backup Files.

.OBK is Backup File

Backup file created by O&O DiskImage, a file backup and Disk image creation application; contains a compressed, exact duplicate of the original file data; does not contain any drive information like the disk image file extension, .OMG.

To create the OBK file:

  • Select the "Start file backup" option on the main Start page or select Start → File backup from the menu.
  • Select the drive and check the box next to the source file(s) you'd like to create a backup for, and click Start file backup.
  • A "File backup" window will open with the "Target" directory highlighted and other backup options. Once you tailor the options to your liking, click Start. When the process is completed, click Close.
  • To restore an file using the OBK file:

  • Select Start → File restoration from the menu.
  • Navigate to the OBK file you'd like to restore and click Open.
  • Select the file(s) you'd like to restore the drive from and click Start file restoration.
  • A "File restoration" window will open, click Start. When the process is completed, click Close.
  • NOTE: You can extract OBK files with applications like Win-Zip, except for encrypted files, which can only be accessed with O&O DiskImage.

    List of all softwares that can open the Backup File
    Windows
    O&O Software O&O DiskImage 8
    Corel WinZip 23

    How to fix problems with .OBK files

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