.BIO File Extension

BIO files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: BIOS File

General Information

Title BIOS File Extension
Extension .bio
Full Form BIOS Update File
File Type Binary File
Developer Various Motherboard Manufacturers
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Update BIOS
Additional Functions Firmware flashing
Features Motherboard-specific, Upgradable

File Characteristics

Quality Vendor-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

BIOS Updating Yes
System Recovery Yes
Firmware Deployment Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Corrupted firmware
Best Practices Verified source, Power stability

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by manufacturer
Latest Version Varies by model

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rom, .cap, .fd, .wph

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Intel Flash Programming Tool Free Windows, Linux
AFUWIN/AFUDOS Free, Proprietary DOS, Windows
Q-Flash Free UEFI Environment

Type 2: Mudbox Bio 3D File

What is a BIO file? BIOS files used by PCs contain settings to load hardware. The BIO file created by Mudbox saves 3D images optimized for streaming. Mudbox is digital art software allowing high res...

General Information

Title .BIO File Extension
Extension .bio
Full Form Mudbox Bio 3D File
File Type 3D Model File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D data
Additional Functions Texture, animation data
Features Sculpting, Painting

File Characteristics

Quality High-detail
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Character Modeling Yes
Game Design Yes
Film, Animation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, File validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Latest Version Depends on Mudbox version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mb, .ma, .obj, .fbx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk Mudbox Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 3: Fallout 2 Character Biography File

General Information

Title .BIO File Extension
Extension .bio
Full Form Fallout 2 Character Biography File
File Type Game File
Developer Black Isle Studios
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store character data
Additional Functions Customize biography

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with text editor

Use Cases

Character Customization Yes
Gameplay Personalization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup original file

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1998
Latest Version Compatible with Fallout 2

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sav, .fos

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Fallout 2 Paid Windows
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