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Basic information about PBA file

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

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


1.Detail information about PBA file extension: OpenOffice.org Basic Protected Module File

File type OpenOffice.org Basic Protected Module File Category Plugin Files
Developer Oracle File format Binary
Description PBA file is a OpenOffice.org Basic Protected Module File developed by Oracle. Encrypted module file used by OpenOffice.org, a free productivity suite; contains password-protected, encrypted source code that was written in the OpenOffice.org Basic language; used as part of a library or macro add-on for the software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBA files

Windows		 Apache OpenOffice

macOS		 Apache OpenOffice

Linux		 Apache OpenOffice


2.Detail information about PBA file extension: PowerBackup Archive

File type PowerBackup Archive Category Backup Files
Developer CyberLink File format Binary
Description PBA file is a PowerBackup Archive developed by CyberLink.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBA files

Windows		 CyberLink PowerBackup 2.6



Can't open a PBA 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.PBA”。

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 PBA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PBA 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.