BIG Converter
Convert BIG files online for free
Drop or upload your .BIG file
How to convert your BIG file
- Click Select File above, and choose your BIG file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert BIG to another file type
The converter easily converts your BIG file to various formats—free and online. No Steam or extra software needed.
- BIG to EXE
- BIG to ISO
- BIG to BIN
- BIG to CUE
- BIG to PAK
- BIG to WAD
- BIG to PK3
- BIG to PK4
- BIG to BSP
- BIG to MAP
- BIG to SAV
- BIG to DAT
Convert a file to BIG
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the BIG file type—in the best quality.
- MOD to BIG
- BIN to BIG
- CFG to BIG
- SCX to BIG
- DAT to BIG
- MPQ to BIG
- LOG to BIG
- CUE to BIG
- INI to BIG
- EXE to BIG
- SCM to BIG
- ISO to BIG
About BIG files
BIG files are proprietary data archive files commonly used in video games to store game data like textures, sounds, and models. They are not easily accessible without specialized software, making conversion challenging. Key extensions include .big, and they can be converted to formats like .zip, .rar, or other archive formats to access the contents.
Conversion Software
For Windows users, Dragon UnPACKer is a useful tool that allows you to open BIG files and extract the contents. Another option is Total Commander with the appropriate plugins. For Mac users, tools like The Unarchiver can sometimes handle these files, although support is limited.
Considerations and Challenges
When converting BIG files, it's important to consider the potential loss of data or format fidelity. Some files within a BIG archive may not convert cleanly due to proprietary or complex encoding. Additionally, converting these files often requires technical knowledge and can be time-consuming.
Why Convert BIG Files?
BIG files, while efficient for game developers, can be cumbersome for users who need to access or manipulate specific data within them. Their proprietary format and large size can pose significant challenges, especially if you're not familiar with specialized software.
This is where Convert.Guru comes into play. While converting BIG files can be technically demanding, Convert.Guru offers a straightforward, drag-and-drop solution to convert these files into more accessible formats. Simply drag your BIG files to our website and let our service handle the rest, providing you with a reliable and easy conversion experience.
The BIG Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best BIG converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.