Extract text from TBE files
To convert your TBE file to another format, you need FB360 Spatial Workstation or other Audio software.
To convert other file formats to the "Spatial Audio" file type, you need software like FB360 Spatial Workstation or a similar tool.
The .TBE file extension primarily represents spatial audio assets created by Two Big Ears, a company acquired by Meta to power the Facebook 360 Spatial Workstation. These files are 8-channel proprietary containers designed to hold Ambisonic audio and head-locked stereo streams for 360-degree video and VR experiences.
For most users, a .TBE file is a "black box" format. It cannot be opened in standard media players like VLC or Windows Media Player, and since Meta discontinued the Facebook 360 Spatial Workstation suite in 2022, the software required to play or edit them is becoming difficult to find. This creates a significant archiving risk: your spatial audio mixes are locked in a format that modern tools like Reaper or Pro Tools cannot natively import without legacy plugins.
To make these files usable, you typically need to convert them. For archiving and editing, the best target is WAV (specifically B-Format Ambisonics), which preserves the 3D spatial data in a standard format. For casual previewing, converting to a binaural MP3 allows you to hear the 3D effect using standard headphones.
Note: A smaller percentage of .TBE files are data models used by ZoomSystems. These are simply renamed ZIP archives. If your file is not audio-related, try renaming the extension from .tbe to zip and opening it with 7-Zip or macOS Archive Utility.
Convert.Guru analyzes your TBE file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert TBE file to , you can use FB360 Spatial Workstation or similar software from the "VR Spatial Audio Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to TBE, try FB360 Spatial Workstation or another comparable tool in the "VR Spatial Audio Storage" category.
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