.bin
Binary File
Data·application/octet-stream
What is a .bin file
A raw binary file holding non-text data such as firmware, a disc image or compiled output.
How to open a .bin file
the originating programa hex editor
Extension
.bin
Category
Data
MIME
application/octet-stream
Other Data formats
FAQ — .bin
What is a .bin file?
.bin is a Binary File. A raw binary file holding non-text data such as firmware, a disc image or compiled output.
What program opens a .bin file?
.bin files open with: the originating program, a hex editor.
What is the MIME type of .bin?
The MIME type of .bin is "application/octet-stream" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.