Video
What is a .bik file?
A .bik file is a Bink Video Format (version 1). This is a video format.
How to open a .bik file
- VLC is the answer for the vast majority of video files.
- mpv is a lightweight alternative.
The registry records this extension against Bink Video Format, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .bik file
- HandBrake converts to .mp4, which plays on effectively everything.
The technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .bik.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bink Video Format | 1 | — | fmt/731 |