Basic information about PBK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PBK（*.PBK or *.pbk）, 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 PBK file yourself.

There are 6 file types using the PBK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PBK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PBK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PBK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PBK file?
  • How to open a PBK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PBK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PBK file?
  • How to convert PBK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PBK file format?


1.Detail information about PBK file extension: ARC Archive

File type ARC Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PBK file is a ARC Archive. ARC is a lossless data compression and archival format by (SEA). It was very popular during the early days of networked BBS. The file format and the program were both called ARC. The ARC program essentially made obsolete the use of combinations of the SQ program to compress files and the LU program to create .LBR archives by combining the functions of both compression and archiving into a single program. ARC compresses multiple files into one - but unlike ZIP, not entire directory trees. The .arc format was the subject of quite a bit of controversy in the 1980s - an important event in the open source debate.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBK files

Windows		 IZArc


2.Detail information about PBK file extension: Dial-Up Phone Book File

File type Dial-Up Phone Book File Category Data Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description PBK file is a Dial-Up Phone Book File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBK files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


3.Detail information about PBK file extension: Pixel Bender Kernel File

File type Pixel Bender Kernel File Category Developer Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description PBK file is a Pixel Bender Kernel File developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBK files

Windows		 Adobe Pixel Bender Toolkit

macOS
 Adobe Pixel Bender Toolkit


4.Detail information about PBK file extension: HP-95 Phone Book

File type HP-95 Phone Book Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PBK file is a HP-95 Phone Book.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBK files


5.Detail information about PBK file extension: Microsoft Dial-up Phonebook

File type Microsoft Dial-up Phonebook Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PBK file is a Microsoft Dial-up Phonebook.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBK files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


6.Detail information about PBK file extension: ElectraSoft Fax Phone Book File

File type ElectraSoft Fax Phone Book File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PBK file is a ElectraSoft Fax Phone Book File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBK files

Windows		 32bit Fax



How to convert another files to PBK file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to PBK file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PBK conversion, you may use the option.

ARJ to PBK IZE to PBK


Can't open a PBK 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.PBK”。

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 PBK extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PBK 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 PBK 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 PBK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PBK 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 PBK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the PBK 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.