3 steps to open file with OBB extension
Usually solving problems with OBB file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open OBB file now!
OBB File Extension
- File type Android Opaque Binary Blob Format
- File developer Google
- File category Data Files
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What is a(n) OBB file?
The data file with the .OBB extension stores application data encrypted in an encrypted binary format that has not been included in the main installation file (.APK) including, but not limited to, multimedia, graphic and other files. The file is created because the .APK files are limited to 50 MB.
How to open OBB file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of OBB extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports OBB files
If an application that supports OBB files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with OBB extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the OBB file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open OBB files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with OBB files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with OBB extension
Step 3: Check the OBB file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- OBB file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given OBB file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related OBB file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
