The PBIX file stores data visualization information. It is the primary file type created by Power BI Desktop. You can also create .PBIT template files. Select File → Save or File →Save As to create the PBIX file. PBIX files use the Office XML format. This format stores files as a zip package.
A .PBIX file contains data, reports and visualizations. It is created in Power BI Desktop. This free desktop application connects to, transforms and visualizes data. Understanding Power BI file types is important. The most common type is the .PBIX file. There are also .PBIT template files. We explain how to view and edit .PBIX files.
Double click a PBIX file in File Explorer to open it. If you get an error, find an application which can open PBIX files. If the application has a File→Open menu, use it to open the file. The PBIX file type consists of compressed files. It may contain up to 60 files, usually 9-19. Most PBIX files use the ZIP algorithm for compression.
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