File Extension Database

Open PIB File

The full format name of files that use the PIB extension is Platform Independent Binary. The program that generates the files with the PIB extension is PIBTool, which is source code development software in various programming languages, such as Java classes, JavaBean classes, Fortran routines, etc.

The PIB files consist of a series of blocks which contain one or more attributes, and each attribute includes a unique label, a data type, a dimension and a description. As for the data types, the most common are integers, floats, doubles and character strings.

The PIB files, as their name implies, are binary files and can only be opened by PIBTool, for editing.

How Can I Open PIB File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PIB File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PIB File on Android

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

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