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.

Low
Prevalence
21
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Mode

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2018

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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
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Unix Executable File
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Sega Genesis Game ROM
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:MacBinary II Encoded File
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Micrografx Designer 7 Project Image
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Alpha Ransomware Affected File
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Atari 2600 Game ROM Image
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:MTK Chipset GPS Tracklog File
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:TenCORE Plugin File
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Game Data
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:ICQ 6 File
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Apple Safari Theme Resource File
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Nintendo DS Binary File
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Thumbnail Cache File
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:ReadyNAS OS Application File
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:ASUS BIOS Update
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Google Android IMEI Information
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:Unreal Tournament Shader Cache
.BIN
File Format:.bin
Class:AVG Update File

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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

7108.1XP8Windows 7: 46%Windows 10: 45%Windows 8.1: 5%Windows XP: 3%Windows 8: 1%
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 "- Can't Open BIN Files" when trying to open your BIN. Generally, this is experienced in - 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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