.VB File Extension

VB files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Visual Basic Project Item File

The Visual Basic development environment produces various files. For example, dependency files are produced. Additional design-time and miscellaneous files may also be created. The following table lis...

General Information

Title VB File Extension
Extension .vb
Full Form Visual Basic Project Item File
File Type Programming Source File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store code
Additional Functions Compile into .NET assemblies
Features Event-driven, Object-oriented

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Desktop Applications Yes
Web Services Yes
Automation Scripts Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Version control, Code analysis

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1991
Latest Version Visual Basic 16 with .NET 5 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cs, .aspx, .asmx, .ascx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Commercial Windows, Mac
MonoDevelop / Xamarin Studio Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Virtual Boy ROM File

The VB file is a Virtual Boy ROM. Nintendo's Virtual Boy was the first portable game console displaying "true 3D graphics". Category: Data files. Application: Red Dragon Emulator. VB data files rela...

General Information

Title VB File Extension
Extension .vb
Full Form Virtual Boy ROM File
File Type ROM File
Developer Nintendo
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Emulation support
Features Binary format, Read-only

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed by game
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Gameplay Yes
Software Development No
Data Analysis No

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk, ROM integrity
Best Practices Secure sources, Virus scan

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Discontinued 1996

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .nes, .snes, .gbc, .gba

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Mednafen Free Windows, Mac, Linux
RetroArch Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Others
VisualBoyAdvance Free Windows, Linux

Type 3: Grand Theft Auto Audio File

Audio file used by GTA 3 and Vice City for PlayStation 2. Stores clips. Includes station and news clips, and audio. Used for playback during gameplay. VB files converted to WAV with MFAudio. Set frequ...

General Information

Title .VB File Extension
Extension .vb
Full Form Grand Theft Auto Audio File
File Type Game Audio File
Developer Rockstar Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Dialogue, Sound effects
Features Game-specific, Encoded

File Characteristics

Quality Game-optimized
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Custom Audio Yes
Sound Replacement Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Virus distribution
Best Practices Scan files, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release GTA III era
Latest Version GTA V

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rpf, .wav

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OpenIV Free Windows
Ravioli Game Tools Free Windows
GTAForums Free access Web-based

Type 4: Beam Games SIFF Video

The SIFF file format by Beam Software uses .vb and .SON extensions. The .vb extension contains audio and video. The .SON extension contains just audio. VB files open with Bitberry File Opener on Windo...

General Information

Title VB File Extension
Extension .vb
Full Form Beam Games SIFF Video File
File Type Video File
Developer Beam Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions Contain gameplay footage
Features Game-specific format

File Characteristics

Quality Game-dependent
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Game Playback Yes
Video Editing No
Media Streaming No

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verified source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Game-specific

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .avi, .mpg, .mov

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Beam Software Games Game purchase Platform-specific
Dedicated Video Players Free, Paid Varies
Conversion Tools Free, Paid Varies