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Open BIG File

The BIG file extension is a game data format used by Electronic Arts (EA) video games.

Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is an American video game company based in Redwood City, California, currently developing Battlefield, Need for Speed, The Sims, Medal of Honor, Command & Conquer, Dead Space, Mass Effect, as well as well as sports titles such as FIFA, Madden NFL, NBA Live, NHL and EA Sports UFC.

BIG extension files are global and compatible with all games developed by EA, containing individual assets used by the game and compressed to save space.

Said BIG file is similar to an ELF file, but modified and saved in an EA proprietary format, however it can be imported as a MOD file into certain games to alter gameplay.

Software to open and work with a BIG file

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How Can I Open BIG File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open BIG file is to find a BIG file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BIG file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open BIG file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as BIG file opener then try to search online for "BIG viewer", "application to open BIG file" or "open BIG file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open BIG file

How Can I Open BIG File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a BIG file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BIG file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with BIG file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as BIG file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open BIG file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open BIG file then try to search for "BIG viewer", "application to open BIG file" or "read BIG file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read BIG file

How Can I Open BIG File on Android

If you downloaded a BIG file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded BIG file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "BIG".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "BIG viewer", "BIG file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open BIG File on iPhone or iPad

To open BIG File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the BIG file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "BIG". This way you can find apps which can open BIG files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "BIG viewer" or "BIG file" online in your favorite search engine.

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