How to convert your NBAK file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your NBAK file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert NBAK to another file type
The converter easily converts your NBAK file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
Convert a file to NBAK
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the NBAK file type—in the best quality.
About NBAK files
NBAK files are backup files primarily associated with Autodesk Navisworks, a popular software used for architecture, engineering, and construction projects. These files serve as a backup to the NWD (Navisworks Document) files, ensuring data recovery and project preservation.
While NBAK files are essential for data security, they can pose challenges when you need to convert them into other formats such as DWG, DXF, PDF, or IFC, which are more universally compatible and easier to share. Unfortunately, converting NBAK files isn't straightforward due to their proprietary format and the need for specialized software.
For conversion, Autodesk Navisworks itself is often required. Once opened in Navisworks, files can be exported to other formats. However, this process requires access to the software, which can be costly and cumbersome for users who only need occasional conversions.
Outside of Navisworks, another option is using AutoCAD, through which you can import some compatible formats and then save them in your desired file type. However, this process might involve multiple steps and intermediate conversions, which can be time-consuming and require technical expertise.
Important considerations when converting NBAK files include ensuring data integrity and maintaining model fidelity. Users must be cautious of potential data loss or corruption during conversion, especially when dealing with complex 3D models or intricate project data.
Given these challenges, users can benefit from using Convert.Guru, which simplifies the conversion process. Simply drag and drop your NBAK files onto the Convert.Guru website to convert them to the format you need without the hassle of complex software or technical knowledge. Experience seamless conversion with Convert.Guru - your go-to solution for all file format needs.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your NBAK file.
The NBAK Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our NBAK converter.