Opening a CBI File

The CBI file type is primarily associated with PVRTexTool.

CBI	File extension: CBI
	File type:	compressed file

What is a CBI file?

CBI files mostly belong to PVRTexTool. The CBI file extension is used in several distinct ways depending on its origin.

Compressed image texture file: This type holds image textures in a compressed format. It is meant for fast texture loading in graphics applications. The PVRTexTool by PowerVR Texture Tools uses this format. For more details, visit PVRTexTool.
Italian bank statement: Certain CBI files are formatted as bank statements. They are handled by the CBI Bank File Importer and are used in managing financial transaction data.
ZIP archive for backup: Other CBI files function as ZIP archives. These are used for device backup archives, as seen with implementations by Disomat.

FilExt.com tip: Each version of a CBI file is tailored for its specific application. To open and view one, you should use the software designed for that particular format.

How to open CBI files

You need a suitable software like PVRTexTool to open a CBI 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 CBI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CBI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert CBI files:

PVRTexTool
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CBI files are often referred to as PVRTexTool compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
IBM Mainframe Column Binary Formatted File

Technical Data for CBI File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Related files:

pvr, hm, ccbi, txt, cbr, bin, spi, file, cpi, zip, bak, img, rar

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: CB_CBIFormat (cbi)
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ChessBase\CBReader\CBReader.exe

a cbi compressed file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CBI files

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