File Extension Database

Open NBI File

NBI is a file type created by BackItUp, a program used to compress and back up files, and developed by Nero AG.

What is a backup?

A backup is nothing more than a backup copy of files contained in any storage medium.

It can be a recent version of the information contained in all the devices that are at hand, or it can be entire servers with huge amounts of data.

Thanks to backup copies, we manage to have an action plan in case there is a problem with the systems in use.

Thus, in the event that we lose part or all of the information, a service or certain systems that allow it to operate, we can quickly recover.

With this we reduce the response time to the incident, and we will have the capacity to maneuver in any adverse circumstance.

The NBI file (which stands for Nero Backup Information) contains information about the files that have been backed up.

It is important to note that NBI files are not, in themselves, a backup, therefore they cannot operate alone, instead they are used in conjunction with NBA files to restore from a backup.

Software packages for opening and working with a NBI file

Related to the above, NBI files are not editable or should be opened manually without the use of the following software package:

Nero BackItUp

How Can I Open NBI File on Windows

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

How Can I Open NBI File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open NBI File on Android

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

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

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