.bik Bink Video
Video
| MIME type | video/vnd.radgamettools.bink |
|---|---|
| Description | Bink Video |
| Category | Video |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 42 49 4B (BIK)4B 42 32 (KB2) |
| Other extensions | .bk2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .bik file?
A .bik file is a “Bink Video” (MIME type video/vnd.radgamettools.bink).
How do I open a .bik file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .bik file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 42 49 4B (BIK) and 4B 42 32 (KB2). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.bik checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .bik?
The MIME type is video/vnd.radgamettools.bink. In the Apache web server: AddType video/vnd.radgamettools.bink .bik; in nginx: types { video/vnd.radgamettools.bink bik; }.