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BUNDLE File - What is a .bundle file and how do I open it?
Learn about .BUNDLE files and view a list of programs that open them.
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What is a BUNDLE file? A BUNDLE file is a loadable bundle used by macOS or a macOS application. System-level BUNDLE files contain a collection of related files to which macOS needs access. App-specific BUNDLE files are typically used as plug-ins .
More Information While BUNDLE files appear as singular files in Finder, they are actually macOS packages (which contain a collection of files). Many of macOS's BUNDLE files are stored in sub-directories of the following directory: Macintosh HD/System/Library These files contain various data used by macOS and default macOS applications. In contrast, app-specific BUNDLE files are often stored in an app's installation or support directory.
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DeveloperElectronic Arts
Popularity3.5 | 28 Votes
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.BUNDLE File Extension
2 file types use the .bundle file extension.
macOS Loadable Bundle
| Developer | Apple |
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3.6 | 67 Votes |
What is a BUNDLE file?
A BUNDLE file is a loadable bundle used by macOS or a macOS application. System-level BUNDLE files contain a collection of related files to which macOS needs access. App-specific BUNDLE files are typically used as plug-ins .
More Information
While BUNDLE files appear as singular files in Finder, they are actually macOS packages (which contain a collection of files). Many of macOS's BUNDLE files are stored in sub-directories of the following directory:
Macintosh HD/System/Library
These files contain various data used by macOS and default macOS applications.
In contrast, app-specific BUNDLE files are often stored in an app's installation or support directory.
How to open a BUNDLE file
BUNDLE files are not meant to be opened manually. However, if you want to view a BUNDLE file's contents in macOS, you can do so by:
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Category: Plugin Files
Updated: October 17, 2023
Game Data Bundle File
| Developer | Electronic Arts |
| Popularity |
3.5 | 28 Votes |
Data archive packed with zlib compression; used by computer applications and games, such as Burnout Paradise and the Need For Speed: Most Wanted racing game titles; contains audio streams and sound effects, such as engine and siren sounds; includes textures and object models.
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Electronic Arts Burnout Paradise
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Category: Compressed Files
Updated: June 26, 2014