PBIX File

.PBIX files can be found within the business software application Power BI Desktop. They encompass a range of business data presented in an accessible way using visualizations. This file format allows for the opening, viewing, and exploration of business insights, potentially playing a key role within a business application suite. Alongside report files, the application also supports their templates, saved with the extension .PBIT.

What Can a PBIX File Contain?

The file format is based on Office XML, the same standard as .DOCX, .XLSX, and .PPTX files. It is, therefore, a compressed package of files in a ZIP format. A PBIX report can contain:

• metadata,
• data models,
• queries,
• visualizations,
• settings.

Extracting the contents of the file is possible without Power BI software by changing its extension from .PBIX to .ZIP and gaining access to individual format elements. However, opening them subsequently requires the appropriate application.

How to Use PBIX Files - Power BI Service

.PBIX files are the primary data saving format for the MS Power BI service in its Desktop version. In this format, it is possible to save data analysis from various sources, such as SQL or Access databases, IBM, or previously recorded in .XLSX or .CSV sheets. The software also provides an interface for connecting to online services like SharePoint, Google Analytics, or Salesforce. Inside a .PBIX file, a report is created based on sourced data, including its visualization with various chart types, color schemes, and applied filters.