Details of extension .bff

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .bff file extension. We'll explain what exactly a .bff fileformat is and how you can use it. If you're interested in learning more details about this type of file, we'll show you where to find them. And if you ever need to convert .bff files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the 3 file formats associated with this file extension!

Contents

• AIX Backup File Format
• Need for Speed: Shift Game Archive
• WorldToolKit Binary NFF Data

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AIX Backup File Format

The BFF file is an AIX Backup File Format. BFF stands for "Backup File Format", which just means that the file was created using the AIX "backup" tool and can be read using AIX tool "restore". Under AIX, the standard product packaging system uses the BFF format. However additional information about the individual files delivered in the product are included inside the BFF package. It stores copies of files in an analogous manner to the Unix tar format.

Category: Archive files

Application: AIX

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Mime-type: application/octet-stream

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Related extensions:

.tar Tape Archive

.taraa Tape Archive Split Archive

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Need for Speed: Shift Game Archive

The BFF file is a Need for Speed: Shift Game Archive. Need for Speed: Shift is the thirteenth installment and second reboot of the racing video game franchise Need for Speed.

Category: Game Data files

Application: Need for Speed: Shift

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Mime-type: application/octet-stream

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Related extensions:

.bspr Need for Speed: Shift Track Map

.bfont Need for Speed: Shift Font

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WorldToolKit Binary NFF Data

The BFF file is a WorldToolKit Binary NFF Data. WorldToolKit is a C/C++ API for developing Virtual Reality applications manufactured by Sense8 Division of Engineering Animations Inc

Category: Document files

Application: Sense8 WorldToolKit

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Mime-type: application/octet-stream

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Related extensions:

.nff WorldToolKit Neutral File Format Data

.aff BART Animated File Format

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The .bff file extension might not only belong to a single type of file, there could be various kinds that use it. Keep in mind that files with the .bff extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

The .bff extension is frequently misused

People sometimes confuse the .bff filename extension. Based on the searches on our site, here are the most common misspellings from the past year.

Having trouble opening a .bff file?

If you want to open a .bff file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. Incorrect settings for the .bff association can trigger this error.

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.bff

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

• Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
• In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
• Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android