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.bik

File Type 1 Generic IconBink Video File
File Format Proprietary (RAD Game Tools)
Usage Runs when opened
Popularity ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆  Common
Description

Video format developed by RAD Game Tools; used in video games on both PCs and gaming consoles for playing movie clips.

Open With
Windows

IconThe RAD Video Tools

IconMicrosoft Windows Media Player with Windows ...

IconRebellion Aliens vs. Predator

macOS

IconThe Bink Video Player for MacOS X

IconVideoLAN VLC media player

Unix

IconThe Bink Video Player for GNULinux

IconVideoLAN VLC media player

Updated 2007
File Type 2 Generic IconVideo Game Movie File
File Format Standard
Usage Open manually; may run a program or script when opened
Popularity ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆  Average
Description

Video format used by various video games, including Sid Meier's Civilization 4 and Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2; typically stored in the "\Data\movies\" folder within the program folder; referenced when video clips are played within the game.

Open With
Windows

IconTake-Two Interactive Civilization 4 for Windows

Updated 2007
Information from the PC File Extensions Reference
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