How to open BIN files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open BIN file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate BIN files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
BIN File Extension
- File type Binary Disc Image
- File developer N/A
- File category Disk Image Files
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What is a(n) BIN file?
Data from CDs and DVDs can be copied and saved as a disk image in .BIN format. The file structure is very similar to the more popular .ISO format, some applications will even require you to manually change the format to open the content. The image can also store metadata contained in the .CUE file, allowing better description of the files stored in it.
How to open BIN file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .BIN files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports BIN files
In order to open BIN file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with BIN extension.
Programs that can open BIN files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, BIN files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on BIN files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to BIN files.
Step 2. Associate given software with BIN files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting BIN files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with BIN files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open BIN files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open BIN files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to BIN files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the BIN file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with BIN extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the BIN file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the BIN file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on BIN files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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