Video
What is a .bik2 file?
A .bik2 file is a Bink Video Format (version 2). This is a video format.
How to open a .bik2 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 .bik2 file
- HandBrake converts to .mp4, which plays on effectively everything.
MIME type
When a .bik2 file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
video/vnd.radgamettools.binkThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .bik2.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bink Video Format | 2 | video/vnd.radgamettools.bink | fmt/732 |