Extract text from Binary XML files (BXM)
To convert BXM Data files to another format, you need FromSoftware Game Engine or other Game software.
To convert other file formats to the "Binary XML Game Data" file type, you need software like FromSoftware Game Engine or a similar tool.
The .BXM file format is primarily a Binary XML file used by game engines to store configuration parameters, UI layouts, localized text, and game logic. Studios like FromSoftware, PlatinumGames, and Konami (specifically for Metal Gear Solid V) utilize this compiled format to compress data and optimize load times. A smaller subset of .BXM files act as plain-text XML metadata sidecars for SXF (ScadEC eXchange Format) CAD drawings.
The major disadvantage of a .BXM game file is that it is a proprietary, compiled format. Unlike a standard XML file, you cannot simply open a .BXM in a text editor like Notepad++ - doing so reveals scrambled text and unreadable machine code. This creates a massive roadblock for game modders, mod-makers, and localization teams who need to access and modify the underlying game variables.
To edit the data, you must convert the .BXM to standard XML, JSON, or TXT. Reverting it to XML restores the human-readable markup structure. Because these are closed, engine-specific formats without universal standards, generic file converters will fail to process them. They often require community-developed reverse-engineering tools, such as WitchyBND for FromSoftware games or specialized PlatinumGames unpacking scripts, to convert the file back and forth. Our tool will analyze the header to determine whether you have a game binary or a readable CAD metadata file, and will attempt to extract any raw text strings buried within the code.
Convert.Guru analyzes your BXM file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert BXM file to , you can use FromSoftware Game Engine or similar software from the "Game Engine Parameter Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to BXM, try FromSoftware Game Engine or another comparable tool in the "Game Engine Parameter Storage" category.
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