File Extension Library


.PBO File Extension

  • Developer by: Bohemia Interactive
  • Category: Game Files

What are .PBO files and how to open them?

Can't open .PBO 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 .PBO file.

What is a .PBO file extension?

.PBO file extension is created by Bohemia Interactive. .PBO has been classified as Game Files.

.PBO is Packed Bohemia Object

Data file used by several Bohemia Interactive games; may contain mission data, campaigns, or add-ons; saved as a package that includes multiple files.

Each PBO consists of a header, a data block, and a checksum or signature key. The package may contain .HTML, .CSV, .SQM and SQS files.

NOTE: PBO files are used by several Bohemia Interactive games and are not meant to be opened manually. However, the contents of a PBO file can be viewed and edited using a PBO viewer such as ArmA Tools' cpbo utility.

List of all softwares that can open the Packed Bohemia Object
Windows
Bohemia Interactive ArmA: Armed Assault
Bohemia Interactive ArmA 2
Bohemia Interactive ArmA 3
ArmA Tools
Arma Pbo View

How to fix problems with .PBO files

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