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Basic information about OBB file

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

There are 1 file types using the OBB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the OBB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support OBB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the OBB file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the OBB file?
How to open a OBB file?
What programs do I need to open a OBB file?
What programs help to create and edit a OBB file?
How to convert OBB files to another file format?
How to convert another files to OBB file format?

1.Detail information about OBB file extension: Android Opaque Binary Blob File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert OBB files
File type	Android Opaque Binary Blob File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Google	File format	Binary
Description	OBB file is a Android Opaque Binary Blob File developed by Google. File used by some Android apps sold on the Google Play online store; contains additional app data that is not stored in the main application package (.APK file), such as graphics, media files, or other large program assets; uses an encrypted format.
Android	Google Android
Web	Google Play Developer Console

How to convert OBB files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for OBB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve OBB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

OBB to APK	OBB to ISO	OBB to MP3	OBB to RAR
OBB to ZIP

How to convert another files to OBB file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for another files to OBB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to OBB conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a OBB 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.OBB”。

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 OBB extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the OBB 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.