Convert BNK to AVI

Understanding BNK and AVI file formats

The BNK file format is typically associated with video game audio banks, containing sound effects and music used in games. These files are not standard audio or video files and are often proprietary to specific games or game engines. On the other hand, the AVI (Audio Video Interleave) file format is a widely used multimedia container format introduced by Microsoft. It can contain both audio and video data in a file that allows synchronous audio-with-video playback.

Why convert BNK to AVI?

Converting a BNK file to an AVI file might be necessary if you want to extract audio from a game and use it in a video project. Since BNK files are not directly playable or editable in most media players or editors, converting them to a more accessible format like AVI can be beneficial.

Best software for BNK to AVI conversion

Converting BNK files to AVI is not straightforward due to the proprietary nature of BNK files. However, you can use specialized tools to extract audio from BNK files and then convert them to AVI. Here are some recommended tools:

• VGMToolbox: This tool can extract audio files from BNK files. Once extracted, you can use a video editor to create an AVI file.
• Audacity: After extracting audio, you can use Audacity to edit the audio and export it in a format compatible with video editors.
• Adobe Premiere Pro: Import the extracted audio and any video content to create an AVI file. Use File → Export → Media and select AVI as the format.

Steps to convert BNK to AVI

1. Use VGMToolbox to extract audio from the BNK file.
2. Edit the extracted audio in Audacity if necessary.
3. Import the audio into a video editor like Adobe Premiere Pro.
4. Add any video content you want to include.
5. Use File → Export → Media in Adobe Premiere Pro and select AVI as the output format.