.BNS

BNS File

Portal script file
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A .BNS file is associated with Portal script, a game file.

Developer: Valve Category: Game Files
OPENS ON Windows Mac OS
Related: .OBB · .PAK · .ROFL · .PACKAGE

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What is the BNS file format?

A file with the .BNS extension is a file known as Portal script. It belongs to the Game Files category. This format is associated with Valve.

The reliable way to open a .BNS file is with software that recognises this exact format, rather than guessing from the file name. If you are not sure what created a file, our file identifier can read its first bytes and name the real format, even when the file has been renamed.

This page lists 4 programs that open .BNS files. A fully verified, hand-written description of this format is being prepared; until then, the details on this page are drawn directly from our database.

Format details

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FULL NAMEPortal script file
DEVELOPERValve
CATEGORYGame Files

Programs that open BNS files

Windows2 apps
Mac OS2 apps

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