BIN File Extension

What is the .BIN file type?

The BIN file format normally represents a virtual image of an optical disc. Due to its ability to preserve the exact data structure and registry, the .bin format is often used for high quality disc cloning and backup. There is no need to convert individual files copied from a CD/DVD into other file formats.

BIN files contain binary code instead of compressed files and folders. They can be created and used by numerous computer applications and games - for example, you can download an update for your anti-virus software or additional images for a game in the .bin format. The information is stored in the form of numeric values, so the file content is not human-readable.

Since BIN is a universal format that is not associated with any particular program or application, it often requires additional data files to be opened properly. For example, .bin files can be saved with an accompanying .cue file which describes the inside content of the disc image and specifies the program that can open and run it.

Software to open or convert BIN files

VLC media player by VideoLAN

 

UltraISO Premium

 

PowerISO by Power Software Ltd

 

Ace Player

 

VirtualCloneDrive by Elaborate Bytes

 

Free File Viewer Pro

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