Extract text from Home inventory backups (HIB)
To convert HIB backups to another format, you need Home Inventory Pro or other Backup software.
To convert other file formats to the "Inventory Archive" file type, you need software like Home Inventory Pro or a similar tool.
A .HIB file is a proprietary backup archive created by the legacy software Home Inventory Pro (developed by Radium Technologies). It functions as a compressed container storing a user's complete inventory database - including item descriptions, purchase dates, warranty info, and insurance policy details - along with attached media like JPG receipts and photos.
Users typically encounter .HIB files when trying to recover data from an old hard drive or after migrating to a modern OS where the original Home Inventory Pro software (often from the early 2000s) no longer runs. A major point of friction is the proprietary lock-in; the file cannot be opened by double-clicking and appears inaccessible without the specific, now-obsolete application.
However, the .HIB format is technically a renamed ZIP archive. By changing the extension from .HIB to ZIP, users can bypass the software requirement and inspect the contents. Inside, the data is usually stored in a Microsoft Access Database (MDB) file (often named hip11.mdb or similar), which can be converted to CSV or Excel for use in modern spreadsheet tools like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel. Attached images can simply be dragged out. Note: This file is distinct from the Windows Hibernation file (hiberfil.sys), which saves system state.
Convert.Guru analyzes your HIB file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert HIB file to , you can use Home Inventory Pro or similar software from the "Home Inventory Backup" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to HIB, try Home Inventory Pro or another comparable tool in the "Home Inventory Backup" category.
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