File Extension Database

Open BKUP File

A file of BKUP format and extension is a generic backup file used by various programs and they are usually created through scripts such as creating backups.

It is a generic format that is not directly related to any specific program and is multipurpose, such as a backup of critical data files, word processing documents or records.

As you may know, Backup files, and in this case BKUP files are used to restore the original files in case of an unexpected event.

BKUP files are usually created in a folder located in the installation directory of the program that created it.

An example of using BKUP files is with cPanel and WHM, a web server management software, which uses BKUP files to log server traffic.

In that specific application, these can be various types of backups, from important text documents to server logs.

If you have a BKUP file on your system, you must make sure which program was that created it, and use it to open it, you must not use any other type of programs for this task.

How Can I Open BKUP File on Windows

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

How Can I Open BKUP File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open BKUP File on Android

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

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