BA files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Scifer External Header Archive
General Information
| Title | BA File Extension |
| Extension | .ba |
| Full Form | Scifer External Header Archive |
| File Type | Archive File |
| Developer | Scifer |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data compression |
| Additional Functions | Data archiving |
| Features | External header, Lossless |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Data Backup | Yes |
| Data Transfer | Yes |
| Archival Storage | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Unknown |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Scan archives |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Unknown |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .7z |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Scifer Archiver |
N/A | N/A |
Type 2: Baba Is You Saved Game File
General Information
| Title | BA File Extension |
| Extension | .ba |
| Full Form | Baba Is You Saved Game File |
| File Type | Game Save File |
| Developer | Hempuli Oy |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game progress |
| Additional Functions | Level, settings backup |
| Features | Binary format, Level data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Data integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No (normally) |
Use Cases
| Game Progression | Yes |
| Level Sharing | No |
| Cheating | No |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Regular backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | March 2019 |
| Latest Version | Depends on game version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sav, .save, .gsv |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Baba Is You |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux, Switch, iOS, Android |