XNA Game Studio Binary Package
General Information
| Title | XNB File Extension |
| Extension | .xnb |
| Full Form | XNA Game Studio Binary Package |
| File Type | Binary Package File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store content |
| Additional Functions | Package assets |
| Features | Optimized, Pre-processed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High efficiency |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Asset Packaging | Yes |
| Cross-platform Games | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Asset validation |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2006 |
| Discontinued | 2013 |
Associated Types
| Source Extensions | .x, .fbx, .png, .jpg |
| Compiled Extensions | .dll, .exe |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft XNA Game Studio |
Free | Windows |
 MonoGame Framework |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |