.BS File Extension

BS files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Printfox Bitmap Image

General Information

Title BS File Extension
Extension .bs
Full Form Printfox Bitmap Image
File Type Image File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type N/A

File Function

Primary Function Store image
Additional Functions Display graphics
Features Bitmap, Pixel-based

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on image
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Unlikely
Editable With compatible software

Use Cases

Retro Computing Yes
Graphic Archiving Yes
Image Conversion Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, File scanning

Historical/Version Information

Associated With Printfox/Pagefox
Popularity Low
Legacy Format Yes

Associated Types

Related Formats .png, .bmp, .gif

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
XnView MP Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
RECOIL Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Deark Free Windows, Unix-like

Type 2: Baldur's Gate Player Character Script

General Information

Title BS File Extension
Extension .bs
Full Form Baldur's Gate Player Character Script File
File Type Game File
Developer BioWare
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store AI scripts
Additional Functions Define actions
Features Customizable AI, Game modding

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Customization Yes
Mod Creation Yes
AI Programming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script exploitation
Best Practices Validate source, Sandbox testing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1998
Latest Version As per game update

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bcs, .ini, .cre

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Baldur's Gate Commercial Windows, Mac
Near Infinity Free Java platform
Infinity Engine Included with game Windows, Mac