Opening a BIK File

The BIK file type is primarily associated with Bink Video Player.

BIK	File extension: BIK
	File type:	video

What is a BIK file

BIK files mostly belong to Bink Video Player by RAD Game Tools. BIK files are highly compressed videos clips used for full motion video sequences in video games. BIK files are based on the Bink video and audio codec developed by RAD Game Tools to improve gameplay experience by providing low video decoding requirements. The codec for BIK videos encode/decode videos using 16 different compression methods including wavelet, vector quantizers, motion compensation etc. which require much lower system memory during video playback. Videos with resolutions ranging from 320x340 pixels to HD quality can be saved in a BIK file using a compression higher than DVD with up to 3 times the playback speed. The MIME type for transmitting BIK videos over a network is video/vnd.radgamettools.bink. A free viewer for playing BIK videos is available at the RAD Game Tools website. You may also play BIK videos with third-party software like VLC and Media Player.

How to open a BIK file

You need a suitable software like Bink Video Player to open a BIK file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your BIK file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BIK file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert BIK files to MP4, MP3, MKV, AVI, ...

If you want to convert or edit a BIK file, you can use our free Online BIK File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do this, click the button "Choose your .bik file to play" on this page.
Your BIK file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then click the video format (e.g. MP4, MKV, AVI, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert BIK files:

Bink Video Player by RAD Game Tools
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BIK files are often referred to as Bink Video Player videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
BioCharter (profile backup) by Invitrogen
BioCharter was a subscription-based service which provided a drug discovery and research platform for scientists. Some data used by the program were stored in BIK files. This file format is classified as Data.
Command and Conquer Generals (game movie) by Electronic Arts
Command & Conquer Generals is a real-time strategy video game centered around warfare. Players assume the role of generals who build and command massive armies of bleeding-edge military weaponry across a globe teetering on the brink of Armageddon. Full-motion video sequences in the game are stoed in BIK files. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: Bink Video - The Video Codec for Games, Bink Video
RAD Video Tools (video) by RAD Game Tools
RAD Video Tools are a cross-platform video authoring and playback software for viewing and editing BIK videos used in computer and console games. The program ships with Bink. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: Bink Video - The Video Codec for Games, Bink Video
VLC (video) by VideoLAN
VLC is an open-source multimedia player and conversion software compatible with desktop and mobile platforms. The extensive library of codecs bundled with VLC enables it to play various video, audio, and image file formats. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: Bink Video - The Video Codec for Games, Bink Video

BIK format details:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Below is our analysis of the BIK files:

The BIK extension is very commonly used. This BIK file itself is among the most popular common file types and predominantly uses a uniform format. The two most popular formats are as follows:

75% of all BIK files are associated with Bink video. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. A typical file size is 9 MB. The file type is very old but is also used today. The following keywords are characteristic: BIKi. Such files sometimes refer to intro, logo, load, trail, skydive, game, menu and series.
15% of all BIK files are associated with Bink2 video. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. The average file size is 7 MB with most files being between 600 KB and 71 MB in size. The following keywords are characteristic: KB2j. Such files are related to movie, execution, opsunlockvideo, bink, cine, background and logos.

All other BIK files (10%) have no uniform format, often e.g. UBV. Sometimes used for attract, video, rockstar, credits, wraith, frontend, loading, screen or pred. If you want to find out which format your BIK file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .bik file to play".

Technical Data for BIK File Extension

File classification:

Video

Related files:

bik_atlas, bk2, bic, forge, exe, game, blk, int, bki, movie, dll, aiv, mp4, txt, xxx, dat, smk, dmg, rec, at3

Mime type:

application/octet-stream, video/vnd.radgamettools.bink

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Bink.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RADVideo\binkplay.exe /! %1

ProgramID: Bink.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Video\RADVideo\binkplay.exe /! %1

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.SmackerBinkMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayercold.exe %1 /open

ProgramID: bikfile
EXEFile: D:\yedekler\admin\media player c2kxp6482\mplayerc.exe %1

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.SmackerBinkMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1 /open

ProgramID: bikfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.SmackerBinkMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\MBSPlayer\bsplayer.exe /open

ProgramID: bikfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.SmackerBinkMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: qvodplayer.bik
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QvodPlayer\QvodPlayer.exe -localfile

ProgramID: bikfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Combined Community Codec Pack\MPC\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.bik
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Recode Media\X Codec Pack v2\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.bik
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: stormplayer.bik
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormII\Storm.exe /play

ProgramID: BabyGloss
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Babylon\Babylon-Pro\Babylon.exe

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a bik video is a special file format by RAD Game Tools and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BIK files

Associate the BIK file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open videos. Because only the current version supports the latest BIK file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the RAD Game Tools manufacturer website after an available Bink Video Player update.
To make sure that your BIK file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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