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Basic information about BIO file

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

There are 5 file types using the BIO file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BIO file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BIO file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BIO file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BIO file?
  • How to open a BIO file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BIO file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BIO file?
  • How to convert BIO files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BIO file format?


1.Detail information about BIO file extension: Mudbox Bio 3D File

File type Mudbox Bio 3D File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Autodesk File format Binary
Description BIO file is a Mudbox Bio 3D File developed by Autodesk. File created by Mudbox, a 3D digital art and sculpting application; saves 3D image information in a format that is more optimized for file streaming than Mudbox's .MUD format; allows high resolution models to be manipulated more quickly in the software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIO files

Windows		 Autodesk Mudbox 2018

macOS		 Autodesk Mudbox 2018

Linux		 Autodesk Mudbox 2018


2.Detail information about BIO file extension: BIOS File

File type BIOS File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description BIO file is a BIOS File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIO files

Windows		 Intel Integrator Toolkit
Computer BIOS manager
Microsoft winhex


3.Detail information about BIO file extension: Fallout 2 Character Biography File

File type Fallout 2 Character Biography File Category Game Files
Developer Bethesda Softworks Fallout 2 File format Text
Description BIO file is a Fallout 2 Character Biography File developed by Bethesda Softworks Fallout 2.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIO files

Windows		 Bethesda Softworks Fallout 2


4.Detail information about BIO file extension: BioWare Infinity Game Engine Character Biography

File type BioWare Infinity Game Engine Character Biography Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BIO file is a BioWare Infinity Game Engine Character Biography.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIO files

Windows		 Baldur's Gate
Baldur's Gate II


5.Detail information about BIO file extension: BioArc Compressed Archive File

File type BioArc Compressed Archive File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BIO file is a BioArc Compressed Archive File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BIO files

Windows		 BioArc



Can't open a BIO 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.BIO”。

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 BIO extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BIO 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.