how to open bin files?

Question

can anybody tell me how to open a bin file thats been downloaded what software do i need if any. tried to open it but windows dont know what it is. any help please thank you.

Answer 1

You burn it to a DVD or CD. It is an image file most likely for software or a game. It should have come with a .CUE file. If it didn't, you can make a .cue file like this (make sure it's in the same folder as the .BIN file):

Create a new text file and name it whatever your bin name is, except with .CUE as the extension (e.g, binfilename.cue). Paste the next 3 lines into the file:

FILE “name of file.bin” BINARY
TRACK 01 MODE1/2352
INDEX 01 00:00:00


example of a bin file called 'ccgenerals.bin':
FILE "ccgenerals.bin" BINARY
TRACK 01 MODE1/2352
INDEX 01 00:00:00

name the text file 'ccgenerals.cue'

Anyways, you burn it with burning software (like Nero). If it won't let you select it in your burning software, just use the 'All Files' selection and then make sure you select the CUE file, not the BIN file... that tells where all the information is at.

Answer 2

most of the media files I download,are in bin format.Download power-iso,it will convert the files to a usable format

Answer 3

Why exactly are you trying to open a .bin file. That is a binary file. There isn't anything in it that you could read. You can get an editor for binary, but you still won't know what you are looking at.

Answer 4

you should be able to open and edit it in notepad. be advised that some viruses can be inputed as .bin files

Answer 5

Alternatively, try the converter downloadable from VCDGear. SImple to use and pretty speedy too.

www.vcdgear.com

Answer 6

or try using vlc player it will play them on your computer.

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