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PBO File - What is a .pbo file and how do I open it?
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What is a PBO file? Data file used by several Bohemia Interactive games; may contain mission data, campaigns, or add-ons; saved as a package that includes multiple files.
More Information Each PBO consists of a header, a data block, and a checksum or signature key. The package may contain .HTML , .CSV , .SQM and SQS files. NOTE: PBO files are used by several Bohemia Interactive games and are not meant to be opened manually. However, the contents of a PBO file can be viewed and edited using a PBO viewer such as ArmA Tools' cpbo utility.
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.PBO File Extension
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| Developer | Bohemia Interactive |
| Popularity |
4.3 | 22 Votes |
What is a PBO file?
Data file used by several Bohemia Interactive games; may contain mission data, campaigns, or add-ons; saved as a package that includes multiple files.
More Information
Each PBO consists of a header, a data block, and a checksum or signature key. The package may contain .HTML , .CSV , .SQM and SQS files.
NOTE: PBO files are used by several Bohemia Interactive games and are not meant to be opened manually. However, the contents of a PBO file can be viewed and edited using a PBO viewer such as ArmA Tools' cpbo utility.
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Bohemia Interactive ArmA: Armed Assault
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Bohemia Interactive ArmA 2
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Bohemia Interactive ArmA 3
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ArmA Tools
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Arma Pbo View
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Category: Game Files
Updated: August 10, 2014