MACBIN

Basic information about MACBIN file

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

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

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

1.Detail information about MACBIN file extension: Macbinary Encoded File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MACBIN files
File type	Macbinary Encoded File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Binary
Description	MACBIN file is a Macbinary Encoded File developed by Apple. Compressed file encoded in a binary or MacBinary format; contains a finder header, data fork, and resource fork; saved in one of the MacBinary, MacBinary II, or MacBinary III formats; often used to send Macintosh files over the Internet.
Windows	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
macOS	Apple Archive Utility Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 StuffIt Expander The Unarchiver

Can't open a MACBIN 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.MACBIN”。

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 MACBIN extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the MACBIN 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.