BIN File Description

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BIN File Summary

There are twenty file types associated with the BIN File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Binary Disk Image File format. According to our database, thirty distinct software programs (conventionally, IsoBuster developed by Smart Projects) will enable you to view these files. Generally, these files are considered Disk Image Files, but they can also be Executable Files or Game Files.

BIN files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems. The Popularity Rating for BIN files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Although there is a lot more to know about BIN files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

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Sorts of BIN Files

  20 known file types use this extension

Chief BIN Description

.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Binary Disk Image File

Files that have the BIN extension are files created by an expansive variety of disk image development and editing apps from different companies. The content of these files is in the binary form, copied from a disk and into this output file.

Organization: Unknown Developer
Group:Disk Image Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bin

Software Programs That Open The Binary Disk Image File:


IsoBuster by Smart Projects

Windows

PowerArchiver by ConeXware

Windows

DAEMON Tools by Disc Soft Ltd.

Windows
Mac

CDRWin by Golden Hawk Technology

Windows

Alternative BIN Types

.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Generic Binary Executable File

This type of BIN file is an executable file that may contain code and data used to run programs for Mac, Windows, or Linux operating systems.

Organization: Unknown Developer
Group:Executable Files

Software Programs That Open Generic Binary Executable File Files:


Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Unix Executable File

A Unix Executable file with an BIN file extension is a compiled binary file that can be run on a Unix operating system like Linux or FreeBSD. BIN file is like EXE file extension for Windows. There are no specific program for opening BIN file, Double-clicking on exec file results in starting the program they are created for.

Organization: Open Source
Group:Executable Files

Software Programs That Open Unix Executable File Files:


FreeBSD by The FreeBSD Community

Compatible with:

FreeBSD

Linux by Open Source

Compatible with:

Linux
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Sega Genesis Game ROM

It is the Game ROM of a Sega Genesis video game that is stored from a cartridge in a single data file. It can be played on a PC using a Genesis emulation software.

Organization: Sega
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Sega Genesis Game ROM Files:


Kega Fusion by Steve Snake

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

OpenEmu by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:MacBinary II Encoded File

The file extension BIN is used for MacBinary archive format often found in Macintosh computers (before the MacOS X). Commonly, it is used for the transfer of Mac files to the Internet, making sure the resource and data fork are kept in a single file.

Organization: Dennis Brothers
Group:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open MacBinary II Encoded File Files:


WinZip by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

IZArc by Ivan Zahariev

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

The Unarchiver by Dag Agren, Circlesoft

Compatible with:

Mac
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Micrografx Designer 7 Project Image

The BIN file extension is also used by Micrografx Designer version 7. Micrografx was later acquired by Corel.

Organization: Corel
Group:Vector Image Files

Software Programs That Open Micrografx Designer 7 Project Image Files:


Micrografx Designer 7 by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

iGrafx Designer by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Alpha Ransomware Affected File

It is a file-encrypting ransomware that encrypts the victim's computer and affixes the encrypted files with .BIN. It then offers to decrypt the data if a payment of 1.5 Bitcoins is made on Alpha Decryptor.

Organization: Unknown Developer
Group:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Alpha Ransomware Affected File Files:


Unknown Software by Unknown Developer

Compatible with:

Windows
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Atari 2600 Game ROM Image

The BIN file extension is related to a number of Atari 2600 video gaming console emulators. This game file contains game ROM exported from the Atari 2600 cartridge.

Organization: Atari Corporation
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Atari 2600 Game ROM Image Files:


Stella by Stephen Anthony

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:MTK Chipset GPS Tracklog File

This BIN file extension is associated with tracklogs generated by MTK chipset software used in MTK GPS Datalogger Device Control. This format i obsolete and no longer supported.

Organization: Unknown Developer
Group:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open MTK Chipset GPS Tracklog File Files:


MTK GPS Datalogger Device Control by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:TenCORE Plugin File

This BIN file extension is utilized for plugin files in the TenCORE program.

Organization: TenCORE
Group:Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open TenCORE Plugin File Files:


TenCORE by TenCORE

Compatible with:

Windows
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Game Data

This file extension is associated with and used for data resource files in various computer games. Sometimes, although less frequently, this file extension is used for saved game positions.

Organization: Unknown Developer
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Game Data Files:


Dragon UnPACKer by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:ICQ 6 File

This BIN file extension is used by ICQ 6 Xtraz. Xtraz is designed to improve the range of capabilities of your ICQ.

Organization: Mail.Ru
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open ICQ 6 File Files:


ICQ by Mail.Ru

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux
Web
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Apple Safari Theme Resource File

This BIN file extension was reportedly used in some versions of the Apple Safari web browser, probably during a customization process.

Organization: Apple
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Apple Safari Theme Resource File Files:


Safari by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac
iOS
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Nintendo DS Binary File

This BIN file extension is used by Nintendo DS emulators that store data captured from the Nintendo DS gaming cartridge and stored in binary format.

Organization: Martin Korth
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Nintendo DS Binary File Files:


OpenEmu by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac

No Cash GBA (No$GBA) by Martin Korth

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Thumbnail Cache File

This BIN file extension is used by different applications for thumbnail cache file. The thumbnail cache is utilized to store thumbnail images because it loads faster than the original.

Organization: Unknown Developer
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Thumbnail Cache File Files:


CodedColor PhotoStudio by 1Stein

Compatible with:

Windows
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:ReadyNAS OS Application File

This BIN file extension is used by the Linux-based ReadyNAS operating system for NAS devices. This is developed by NETGEAR.

Organization: NetGear
Group:Executable Files

Software Programs That Open ReadyNAS OS Application File Files:


ReadyNAS OS by NetGear

Compatible with:

Linux
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:ASUS BIOS Update

This BIN file extension is related to Windows BIOS Flash Utility, a software for Windows which allows users to update BIOS in their ASUS computers.

Organization: ASUS
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open ASUS BIOS Update Files:


Windows BIOS Flash Utility by ASUS

Compatible with:

Windows
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Google Android IMEI Information

This BIN file extension is related to the Google Android Operating System that is customized for the Samsung Galaxy smartphones. It stores information about smartphone IMEI number and other such data.

Organization: Google
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Google Android IMEI Information Files:


Google Android by Google

Compatible with:

Android
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Unreal Tournament Shader Cache

This BIN file extension used in the Unreal Tournament stores shader cache by said game. It is developed by Epic Games, Inc.

Organization: Epic Games
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Unreal Tournament Shader Cache Files:


Unreal Tournament by Epic Games

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

XCOM 2 by Firaxis Games

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:AVG Update File

The AVG antivirus software uses the BIN file extension for their files that contain updated virus definitions. The file name usually contains the update number and the file is typically deleted by the updater after completing the patching process.

Organization: AVG Technologies
Group:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open AVG Update File Files:


AVG Antivirus by AVG Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android

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BIN Demand


Popular OS Rank

Windows 7 (48%)
Windows 10 (42%)
Windows 8.1 (5%)
Windows XP (2%)

Top Windows Operating Systems

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Sources of BIN Problems


Typical BIN Opening Challenges

IsoBuster Removed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open BIN Files" when trying to open your BIN. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because IsoBuster isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your BIN file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: When another BIN application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


IsoBuster Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Binary Disk Image File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Smart Projects website to download (or purchase) the latest version of IsoBuster. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the BIN file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Conclusion: The majority of BIN file opening issues are due to not having the correct IsoBuster version installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening BINs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of IsoBuster will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening BIN files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • File references in the Windows Registry for BIN are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the BIN file inside the Windows Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the BIN format
  • File corruption affecting your BIN file
  • Malware-tainted BIN file can't be opened
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your BIN file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Binary Disk Image File files

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