.PBK File Extension

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

Type 1: Dial-Up Phone Book File

PBK file format was developed by Microsoft. It is compatible with Windows software. PBK files store dial-up connection information like phone numbers, logins and passwords. They are used by Windows Ne...

General Information

Title PBK File Extension
Extension .pbk
Full Form Phone Book File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/x-phonelist

File Function

Primary Function Store connections
Additional Functions Save settings, numbers
Features Text-based, Configurable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on configuration
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Dial-up Connections Yes
VPN Configurations Yes
Network Administration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive information
Best Practices Encryption, secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows 95
Notable Changes VPN support, security enhancements

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ras, .vpn

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Dial-up Networking Included with OS Windows
Remote Access Service (RAS) Included with OS Windows

Type 2: Pixel Bender Kernel File

A .pbk file extension stores kernel data for the Adobe Pixel Bender. The Pixel Bender kernel language implements image processing algorithms. The .pbk file contains kernel data. Adobe Pixel Bender Too...

General Information

Title PBK File Extension
Extension .pbk
Full Form Pixel Bender Kernel File
File Type Graphics/Programming File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store custom effects
Additional Functions Image processing, Video effects

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Custom Graphics Effects Yes
Video Post-Production Yes
Real-Time Image Processing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate source, Update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2008
Discontinued Yes

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fla, .swf, .fxg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe After Effects Paid Windows, Mac
Adobe Flash Paid Windows, Mac
Pixel Bender Toolkit Free Windows, Mac