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Basic information about BNK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BNK（*.BNK or *.bnk）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the BNK file yourself.

There are 7 file types using the BNK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BNK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BNK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BNK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BNK file?
  • How to open a BNK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BNK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BNK file?
  • How to convert BNK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BNK file format?


1.Detail information about BNK file extension: BINK Compressed Video

File type BINK Compressed Video Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BNK file is a BINK Compressed Video. The bnk file extension is also used for files created by Bink and Smacker game video file codec. Its used by great number of games. A free viewer is available at the RAD Game Tools site.

Bink is a "better-than-DVD" class codec - it compresses at higher quality than DVD at up to three times the playback speed! Bink uses up to 16 MB less memory at runtime than other codecs. It has been licensed for over 3,800 games since 1999!

Bink is a hybrid block-transform and wavelet codec that can encode your video using 16 different compression techniques (wavelet, DCT, motion compensation, a variety of vector quantizers, Smacker-style, etc). With all of these techniques in one codec, Bink can handle any type of video.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BNK files

Windows		 The RAD Video Tools
Freemake Video Converter
Bink

macOS		 Bink Video Player for Mac


2.Detail information about BNK file extension: Adlib Instrument Bank

File type Adlib Instrument Bank Category Audio Files
Developer Adlib File format N/A
Description BNK file is a Adlib Instrument Bank developed by Adlib.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BNK files

Windows		 AdLib Visual Composer
Adlib Tracker II


3.Detail information about BNK file extension: Spotify Playlist File

File type Spotify Playlist File Category Data Files
Developer Spotify File format N/A
Description BNK file is a Spotify Playlist File developed by Spotify.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BNK files

Windows		 Spotify

macOS
 Spotify

Linux		 Spotify

Android		 Spotify

iOS		 Spotify

Windows Mobile		 Spotify


4.Detail information about BNK file extension: Test Drive Unlimited Data Package

File type Test Drive Unlimited Data Package Category Game Files
Developer Eden Games File format N/A
Description BNK file is a Test Drive Unlimited Data Package developed by Eden Games.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BNK files

Windows		 Eden Games Test Drive Unlimited
TDU Modding Tools
BNK Editor


5.Detail information about BNK file extension: SimCity Game Data File

File type SimCity Game Data File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BNK file is a SimCity Game Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BNK files


6.Detail information about BNK file extension: ExamView Question Bank

File type ExamView Question Bank Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BNK file is a ExamView Question Bank.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BNK files

Windows		 ExamView


7.Detail information about BNK file extension: F1 2015 Audio

File type F1 2015 Audio Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BNK file is a F1 2015 Audio.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BNK files

Windows		 F1 2015
DiRT Rally



How to convert BNK files to another file format?

There are 11 records in our database eligible for BNK files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BNK to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BNK to H264 BNK to M2TS BNK to M4V BNK to MP3
BNK to MP4 BNK to OGG BNK to OGV BNK to TS
BNK to VOB BNK to WAV BNK to WMA


How to convert another files to BNK file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for another files to BNK file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to BNK conversion, you may use the option.

FLV to BNK H264 to BNK FLAC to BNK TS to BNK
M2TS to BNK MP3 to BNK FLH to BNK


Can't open a BNK file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.BNK”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the BNK extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BNK file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of BNK files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a BNK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BNK file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a BNK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BNK file is damaged.
  • Whether the BNK file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BNK file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BNK file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BNK file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BNK file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BNK file.

If the BNK file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.