File Extension Database

Open BIX File

Files with the BIX extension are used for various format and application purposes, a few of which you will see below:

Sid Meier's Civilization III

In this first case, the BIX file is a game file created by 'Sid Meier's Civilization III' (Civ3), an empire-building strategy game.

Sid Meier's Civilization III is a series of turn-based strategy video games developed by Firaxis Games and distributed by Infogrames.

As the name suggests, it is the third installment in the Civilization series.

Within the game, the BIX file serves several functions, which can be a saved game or a scenario that describes the conditions of the world in which the player plays against other empires.

BIX files are also used by the Civilization III: Play the World expansion pack.

Kodicom DVRs

In this second case, the BIX file is a video format used by Kodicom's closed-circuit television (CCTV) recorders.

Kodicom is a company specialized in Digital Video Surveillance Systems in the field of digital recording technologies established in South Korea.

The BIX file can be created by both stand-alone and PC-based DVR recorders.

The BIX file, in this application, is a closed media format that can only be played by systems developed by Kodicom.

Software to open and work with a BIX file

In the two cases presented here, the BIX file takes totally different formats, therefore you must be sure of the format you have at hand, before trying to open it with any of the following software packages, to avoid damage to the file:

How Can I Open BIX File on Windows

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

How Can I Open BIX File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open BIX File on Android

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

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

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