File Extension Database

Open BIK File

File extension BIK is mostly associated to the RAD Game Tools' proprietary video file format, Bink. BIK files can be opened on platforms Mac and Windows including several game consoles manufactured by other companies. The file format has been used in thousands of video games distributed in the market. Bink Video contains its own distinct video and audio codec.

A BIK file can contain video and audio files embedded to form a single entity. Game consoles like Sony PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, Playstation 3, and several other consoles used today are among those that benefit from Bink. To add to its robust design and superb programming, Bink can play any video created with different formats. The application can also convert videos of any format supported by popular portable players such as QuickTime and AVI.

RAD Game Tools is a Washington based company that has been developing applications to support both software and hardware components of popular games distributed in the market under their respective manufacturers. The company was established in 1988 and since then it has provided support for thousands of computer games.

There are actually no known threats involving the use of BIK files to launch attacks on computer systems or game consoles. Common issues involving Bink Video are encountered when converting files to another format. File extension MOV files when converted using the Bink Video application may ruin the file or corrupt portions of it making the entry useless.

BIK files can be accessed by several applications designed for game consoles or computers. Among these applications include MediaCell Video Converter, BSPlayer, and the native RAD Video Tools that can be download at RAD Game Tools website. RAD Video Tools can also be used to convert image files into different formats such as File extension GIF to File extension JPEG. Other portable players may also be able to play BIK files with the right codec installed.

How Can I Open BIK File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open BIK file is to find a BIK file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BIK 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 BIK 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 BIK file opener then try to search online for "BIK viewer", "application to open BIK file" or "open BIK file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open BIK file

How Can I Open BIK File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a BIK file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a BIK 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 BIK file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as BIK file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open BIK file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open BIK file then try to search for "BIK viewer", "application to open BIK file" or "read BIK file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read BIK file

How Can I Open BIK File on Android

If you downloaded a BIK 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 BIK 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 "BIK".
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 "BIK viewer", "BIK 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 BIK File on iPhone or iPad

To open BIK 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 BIK 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 "BIK". This way you can find apps which can open BIK 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 "BIK viewer" or "BIK file" online in your favorite search engine.