.BIG File Extension

Electronic Arts Game Data File

The BIG extension is commonly used for video game files. These files store data like textures and audio. BIG files compress this data to save space. The BIG extension is used for many formats. The two...

General Information

Title BIG File Extension
Extension .big
Full Form Electronic Arts Game Data File
File Type Game Data Archive
Developer Electronic Arts (EA)
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Archive game assets
Features Compressed, Binary

File Characteristics

Quality High compression
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Asset Storage Yes
Game Development By EA

Security and Practices

Security Risks Game modification
Best Practices Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by game
Latest Version Depends on game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pak, .vfs, .dat

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FinalBIG Free Windows
OS BIG Editor Free Windows
Dragon UnPACKer Free Windows