.BUNDLE File Extension

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

Type 1: macOS Loadable Bundle

In macOS bundles group files as one item. Bundles contain code and resources like images. Other systems put resources in executables. Old Macs add metadata. Plugins extend apps dynamically. They have ...

General Information

Title BUNDLE File Extension
Extension .bundle
Full Form macOS Loadable Bundle
File Type Plugin/Extension
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Extend functionality
Additional Functions Resource sharing, Code encapsulation
Features Dynamic loading, Modular

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with Xcode

Use Cases

Application Plugins Yes
System Extensions Yes
Modular Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Signature verification, Sandboxing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With NeXTSTEP
Latest Version Varies with application

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .app, .framework, .plug-in, .kext

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Xcode Free macOS
macOS Pre-installed macOS

Type 2: Game Data Bundle File

General Information

Title .BUNDLE File Extension
Extension .bundle
Full Form Game Data Bundle File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Various Game Developers
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Package resources, Archive assets
Features Compressed, Optimized

File Characteristics

Quality High-efficiency
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
Game Modding Yes
Resource Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable code
Best Practices Validate sources, Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by game
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pak, .arc, .big

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Unity Engine Free, Subscription Windows, Mac, Linux
Unreal Engine Free, Royalties Windows, Mac, Linux