13 files use the extension of BIN
It may not be possible to determine its true purpose
Atari 2600 Game ROM
Classification:game files
Atari 2600 ROM used by Atari emulators such as Stella and PCAEWin; contains an exact copy of the original game cartridge; used for playing Atari games on computers; commonly downloaded as a .ZIP file, which can be extracted to the BIN file.
BIN(Atari 2600 Game ROM) related software:
Windows
2 software
Mac
2 software
Linux
1 software
发送 E1078 至公众号 IT小技巧 查看软件名称。
Binary Disc Image
Classification:disk image file
Disc image created from an optical disc; stores the binary data copied from a CD or DVD; can be mounted by the computer and recognized as a physical disc; similar to the standard .ISO disc image format.
instruction:
BIN files are often saved with other metadata files that describe the disc contents. For example, they are often saved with a .CUE file that describes the ordering of data in the binary image.
If a BIN file will not open, it may be opened by some disk utilities by changing the extension from ".bin" to ".iso."
BIN(Binary Disc Image) related software:
Windows
6 software
Linux
2 software
发送 E1072 至公众号 IT小技巧 查看软件名称。
Binary Video File
Classification:video file
Video file saved as raw binary data from a DVD or other media; may be saved along with a .CUE file that describes what data is saved in the BIN file.
instruction:
Since BIN video files may contain long streams of video, they may be several gigabytes in size.
BIN(Binary Video File) related software:
Windows
2 software
Mac
1 software
Linux
2 software
发送 E1074 至公众号 IT小技巧 查看软件名称。
BlackBerry IT Policy File
Classification:settings file
Configuration file named policy.bin and used for making administrative updates to BlackBerry Desktop Software and the BlackBerry Wireless Handheld; often distributed by IT system administrators to company computers; may be stored on the desktop or other locations specified by the system administrator when distributing configuration updates.
instruction:
The policy.bin file is created by IT Policy Manager, a program included with BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Typically only company IT system administrators interact with this software to create and distribute the BIN files.
When the BlackBerry Desktop Software is opened, it searches for the policy.bin file to make any policy changes to the software and to connected BlackBerry devices. The location of the file is specified in the Windows registry with the key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\Policy Manager\Path.
If this key doesn't exist, the C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\ directory is searched instead.
BIN(BlackBerry IT Policy File) related software:
Windows
1 software
Linux
1 software
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Generic Binary Executable File
Classification:executable file
A BIN file is an executable file used for running various programs. BIN files may contain both executable code and data required to start a program and may be created for Mac, Windows, or Unix platforms.
instruction:
An example binary executable file is soffice.bin, the quick starter program for OpenOffice.org.
BIN(Generic Binary Executable File) related software:
Windows
2 software
Mac
2 software
Linux
2 software
发送 E1069 至公众号 IT小技巧 查看软件名称。
Generic Binary File
Classification:data file
A BIN file is a file that stores data in a binary format. It is different than a text-based file, which can be edited in a text editor. BIN files may be created by a variety of different programs but typically cannot be manually edited.
instruction:
Disk images are typically binary files, though they often use other file extensions. BIN files may also be used for firmware updaters.
BIN(Generic Binary File) related software:
Windows
1 software
Linux
1 software
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Macbinary Encoded File
Classification:encoding file
Compressed file that is encoded as binary or MacBinary; stores a finder header, data fork, and resource fork; ensures the Macintosh Hierarchical File System (HFS) resource fork and data fork are both kept in one file; commonly used to transfer Macintosh files over the Internet.
instruction:
There are multiple MacBinary formats: MacBinary, MacBinary II, and MacBinary III. MacBinary files have largely been replaced by .DMG files.
BIN(Macbinary Encoded File) related software:
Windows
1 software
Linux
3 software
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Nintendo DS Binary File
Classification:game files
Binary file used by the Nintendo DS series portable gaming systems; contains executable data for a Nintendo DS game; can be used to patch, or modify, emulated Nintendo games for DS emulators.
instruction:
NOTE: BIN files are commonly found within .NDS files.
BIN(Nintendo DS Binary File) related software:
Windows
3 software
Mac
1 software
Linux
1 software
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Nintendo Wii Data File
Classification:data file
A BIN file is a data file created by Nintendo Wii, a video game console. It contains information about a Wii channel or saved game. BIN files partially stores information in plain text, but the majority of the information is stored in an encrypted format that can only be read by a Wii.
instruction:
Nintnedo Wii BIN files are saved to the following location in an SD card inserted in the front SD slot of the Wii:
F:/private/wii/title/xxxx/
The xxxx is the four character abbreviation of the game or Wii channel for which the file contains data.
NOTE: There is no known program that can open Nintendo Wii data BIN files. However, BIN files can be opened in a Wii as long as it is the original Wii used to copy the BIN file to the SD card.
BIN(Nintendo Wii Data File) related software:
Windows
1 software
Mac
1 software
Linux
1 software
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PCSX PlayStation BIOS Image
Classification:game files
BIOS file used by PCSX and other variants of PlayStation emulation software; saves an image of the PlayStation BIOS, which enables the emulator to replicate the game console's functionality; allows games to be run exactly as they are run on the console.
instruction:
A valid BIN file is required for PCSX to emulate the PlayStation.
BIN(PCSX PlayStation BIOS Image) related software:
Windows
3 software
Mac
2 software
Linux
1 software
发送 E1075 至公众号 IT小技巧 查看软件名称。
Router Firmware File
Classification:System Files
Firmware file used by several different brands of routers, including some of those from Linksys, D-Link, and Belkin; contains low-level system data that runs the device; used for upgrading router firmware and often downloaded from router product support pages.
instruction:
BIN files are usually installed using the router's user interface. For example, many Linksys routers have a browser-based program that includes an Administration tab with a "Firmware Upgrade" option that is used to load the BIN file. To get specific instructions for upgrading your router's firmware, consult the manufacturer's documentation.
BIN(Router Firmware File) related software:
Windows
1 software
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Sega Genesis Game ROM
Classification:game files
A BIN file is a ROM image of a Sega Genesis video game. It stores data dumped from a Sega Genesis game cartridge, which is an exact copy of the game. BIN files can be played on a computer using a Sega Genesis emulation program.
instruction:
Sega Genesis game ROMs are typically used by gaming enthusiasts, specifically nostalgic gamers who enjoyed the console in the 1990s. While the games were developed to be played by the actual gaming console, various emulators have been developed to play the games on computers.
There are a variety of Sega Genesis emulators for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Some of the emulators are Kega Fusion, Genesis Plus, HazeMD, Gensplus, and DGen.
NOTE: Sega Genesis ROMs may also be stored in .SMD files.
BIN(Sega Genesis Game ROM) related software:
Windows
5 software
Mac
1 software
Linux
2 software
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Unix Executable File
Classification:executable file
Program, or compiled binary file, that can be run on a Unix operating system, such as Linux or FreeBSD; may be run from the command line by typing "[filename].bin," where [filename] is the name of the executable file.
BIN(Unix Executable File) related software:
Mac
1 software
发送 E1070 至公众号 IT小技巧 查看软件名称。
- Other files
- backup file
- developer files
- database file
- System Files
- Compressed file
- game files
- disk image file
- raster image file
- audio file
- executable file
- Spreadsheet file
- CAD file
- data file
- text file
- settings file
- video file
- GIS file
- 3D image file
- camera raw files
- page layout file
- plugin file
- web file
- vector image file
- font file
- encoding file
- eBook file
- document