It happens that a user downloads a program or game from the Internet, and among the files there are some that have the BIN extension, and they must be opened in order to start the installation directly. Many do not know what to do with such files, and immediately give up. And especially stubborn people suspect that there must be a program for the BIN extension, which should open such files.
What is the format?
That's right, there is such software, and not in a single version. But first you need to understand this format, to understand what it is. A file with the BIN extension is an ordinary binary file that contains information that will be understood exclusively by the computer, since all information in it is presented in a binary system. A person will not be able to make out what is encrypted in a set of zeros and ones. He needs clear text, sound or graphic information. And since each text fragment can be converted to a binary set, some files are created like that. They are assigned the extension BIN, which means “binary”.
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The next question is how to open such files?
Firstly, before performing any actions on files, it is recommended to back them up. You need to do this because you can make a mistake and the information will be damaged or irretrievably lost. Especially often, beginners and unprepared users sin this.
After the copy is created, you can move on. To properly open a file that has the BIN extension, you need to use special programs. After all, it is the binary file that contains the information that is necessary for installation. Most often, gamers encounter binary files. Games with the BIN extension are far from uncommon. The right program will help you easily perform the installation operation.
A simple sequence of actions will make it possible to obtain information from a file. You need:
- Choose software for working with the format.
- Point to the location of the file with the .bin extension.
- Extract information from it.
How to open?
If the user is not a programmer, then he is unlikely to be interested in the code from the file. He will need only the final product - a game or program. Therefore, specialized software for editing binary files is not needed here. Here you need programs that extract everything they need.
The first program is Daemon Tools. The application is free and easily extracts information from binaries during installation. In it you need to mount an image with a game or program. Then the operating system will prompt you to install, and nothing more will be required of the user.
The second such program is Alcohol 120%. She works in a similar way.
It is worth noting that the low-level utilities built into the operating system also cope with BIN files.
Other data in format
Sometimes raw video files can be stored in a binary file. They can be opened in any media player.
Fans of old games and emulators of ancient consoles also encounter this format, since such files store images with games from the Sega Genesis console. All data from the cartridge is stored here and can be reproduced on any computer using emulation.
Another set-top box using this format is Nintendo DS. The files contain all the information for execution.
Linux users are familiar with the BIN format because of executable files.
This extension is also associated with AVG antivirus. All anti-virus database updates are contained in binary files.
Binary information is contained in files for firmware of office equipment, for example, scanners.
As you can see, the BIN extension is quite common, and there should not be any problems opening such files.