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Basic information about BAK file

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

There are 24 file types using the BAK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BAK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BAK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BAK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BAK file?
  • How to open a BAK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BAK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BAK file?
  • How to convert BAK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BAK file format?


1.Detail information about BAK file extension: Firefox Bookmarks Backup

File type Firefox Bookmarks Backup Category Backup Files
Developer Mozilla File format N/A
Description BAK file is a Firefox Bookmarks Backup developed by Mozilla.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 Mozilla Firefox

macOS		 Mozilla Firefox


2.Detail information about BAK file extension: Backup File

File type Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format Text and Binary
Description BAK file is a Backup File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 Autodesk AutoCAD 2018
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Original program used to create the file
Light-O-Rama ShowTime Software Suite

macOS
 Original program used to create the file


3.Detail information about BAK file extension: Finale Backup File

File type Finale Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer MakeMusic File format N/A
Description BAK file is a Finale Backup File developed by MakeMusic.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 MakeMusic Finale

macOS
 MakeMusic Finale


4.Detail information about BAK file extension: ACT! Backup File

File type ACT! Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer The Sage Group File format Binary
Description BAK file is a ACT! Backup File developed by The Sage Group.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 Swiftpage Act!


5.Detail information about BAK file extension: MobileTrans Backup File

File type MobileTrans Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer Wondershare File format N/A
Description BAK file is a MobileTrans Backup File developed by Wondershare.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 Wondershare MobileTrans

macOS
 Wondershare MobileTrans


6.Detail information about BAK file extension: Generally A Backup Created By Various Software Applications

File type Generally A Backup Created By Various Software Applications Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a Generally A Backup Created By Various Software Applications.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files


7.Detail information about BAK file extension: RE-TOS Backup

File type RE-TOS Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a RE-TOS Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 RE-TOS


8.Detail information about BAK file extension: Grade Organizer Backup

File type Grade Organizer Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a Grade Organizer Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 Grade Organizer


9.Detail information about BAK file extension: TBK Tracker Deleted Course INI File

File type TBK Tracker Deleted Course INI File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a TBK Tracker Deleted Course INI File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 TBK Tracker


10.Detail information about BAK file extension: Autodesk AutoCAD Backup

File type Autodesk AutoCAD Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a Autodesk AutoCAD Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 AutoCAD

macOS
 AutoCAD for Mac


11.Detail information about BAK file extension: Canvas Drawing Backup

File type Canvas Drawing Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a Canvas Drawing Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 Canvas


12.Detail information about BAK file extension: T-FLEX Autosave File

File type T-FLEX Autosave File Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a T-FLEX Autosave File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 T-FLEX CAD


13.Detail information about BAK file extension: FreeBSD Data

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

Linux		 FreeBSD
NetBSD


14.Detail information about BAK file extension: VoCATS Modified Test Backup File

File type VoCATS Modified Test Backup File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a VoCATS Modified Test Backup File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 VoCATS


15.Detail information about BAK file extension: Linux Installation Data

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

Linux		 Linux operating systems


16.Detail information about BAK file extension: Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) Database File

File type Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) Database File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) Database File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 Google Earth

macOS
 Google Earth for Mac


17.Detail information about BAK file extension: Visual UML (Unified Modeling Language) Backup

File type Visual UML (Unified Modeling Language) Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a Visual UML (Unified Modeling Language) Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 Visual UML


18.Detail information about BAK file extension: AcqURL Bookmarks Backup File

File type AcqURL Bookmarks Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a AcqURL Bookmarks Backup File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 AcqURL


19.Detail information about BAK file extension: Corel WordPerfect Document Backup File

File type Corel WordPerfect Document Backup File Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a Corel WordPerfect Document Backup File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect Office


20.Detail information about BAK file extension: BSL Background Subtraction Of Image File

File type BSL Background Subtraction Of Image File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a BSL Background Subtraction Of Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Linux		 BSL


21.Detail information about BAK file extension: Essbase Backup Of Security File

File type Essbase Backup Of Security File Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a Essbase Backup Of Security File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 Oracle Essbase


22.Detail information about BAK file extension: THEOS Backup Text

File type THEOS Backup Text Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a THEOS Backup Text.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files


23.Detail information about BAK file extension: ProShow Producer Backup

File type ProShow Producer Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a ProShow Producer Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files

Windows		 ProShow Producer
ProShow Gold


24.Detail information about BAK file extension: TED5 Backup

File type TED5 Backup Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BAK file is a TED5 Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BAK files



How to convert BAK files to another file format?

There are 16 records in our database eligible for BAK files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BAK to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BAK to ARX BAK to CSV BAK to CVS BAK to DBX
BAK to DOC BAK to DOCX BAK to DWFX BAK to DWG
BAK to PDF BAK to TEXT BAK to TXT BAK to VCARD
BAK to VCF BAK to WORD BAK to XLS BAK to XLSX


How to convert another files to BAK file format?

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

TXT to BAK PEM to BAK DWG to BAK W2D to BAK
CPC to BAK


Can't open a BAK 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.BAK”。

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 BAK extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BAK 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.