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Basic information about BIK file

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

There are 2 file types using the BIK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BIK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BIK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BIK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BIK file?
  • How to open a BIK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BIK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BIK file?
  • How to convert BIK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BIK file format?


1.Detail information about BIK file extension: Bink Video File

File type Bink Video File Category Video Files
Developer RAD Game Tools File format Binary
Description BIK file is a Bink Video File developed by RAD Game Tools. Proprietary video format developed by RAD Game Tools; used for playing movie clips in video games on both PCs and console systems; allows standard video to be highly compressed while optimizing video quality for the target platform.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIK files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
The RAD Video Tools
Microsoft Windows Media Player with Windows 7 Codec Pack
SPlayer
Rebellion Aliens vs. Predator
VideoLAN VLC media player

macOS		 The Bink Video Player for MacOS X
VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux		 The Bink Video Player for GNU/Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player


2.Detail information about BIK file extension: Video Game Movie File

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

Windows		 Take-Two Interactive Civilization 4

macOS
 Take-Two Interactive Civilization 4



How to convert BIK files to another file format?

There are 18 records in our database eligible for BIK files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BIK to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BIK to AVI BIK to FLV BIK to H261 BIK to H263
BIK to H264 BIK to M2TS BIK to MKV BIK to MOV
BIK to MP4 BIK to MPE BIK to MPEG BIK to MPG
BIK to MTS BIK to OGV BIK to TS BIK to VOB
BIK to WMA BIK to WMV


How to convert another files to BIK file format?

There are 17 records in our database eligible for another files to BIK file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to BIK conversion, you may use the option.

3GP to BIK OGV to BIK VOB to BIK MP4 to BIK
MPE to BIK AVI to BIK WMV to BIK H264 to BIK
FLV to BIK MP3 to BIK TS to BIK JPEG to BIK
OGM to BIK MPG to BIK M2T to BIK M2TS to BIK
JPG to BIK


Can't open a BIK 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.BIK”。

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 BIK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BIK 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.