Opening a BSB File

The BSB file type is primarily associated with BioShock.

BSB	File extension: BSB
	File type:	saved game

What is a BSB file

BSB files mostly belong to BioShock by 2K. A BSB file contains the progress of a player in BioShock action video game. BioShock automatically generates a BSB file during gameplay to automatically store the progress of a player. It uses the contents of this file to restore/resume the last gameplay session in case of a crash. Another type of BSB file is a sea chart created by MapInfo geographic information system. Such a chart is usually plotted from data collected by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) equipment. Soil & Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) writes sub-basin output data to a different type of BSB file.

How to open a BSB file

You need a suitable software like BioShock to open a BSB 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 BSB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BSB 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 BSB files:

BioShock by 2K
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BSB files are often referred to as BioShock games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
MapInfo (sea chart) by Precisely
MapInfo is a geographic information system with data analysis and visualization support. It saves a sea chart in a BSB file. This file format is classified as GIS.
SWAT (sub-basin output data) by GSWRL
SWAT (short for Soil & Water Assessment Tool) is a software for modeling, simulating, and evaluating the impact of climate change and land use on surface and ground water quantity/quality. It uses a BSB file to save sub-basin output data. This file format is classified as Data.

Technical Data for BSB File Extension

File classification:

Game

Related files:

[bsb], kap, bsd, zip, bsp, txt, zlib, rgd, ess, gam

a bsb saved game is a special file format by 2K and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BSB files

Associate the BSB file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open saved games. Because only the current version supports the latest BSB file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the 2K manufacturer website after an available BioShock update.
To make sure that your BSB file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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