Convert BNK to FLH

Understanding BNK and FLH file formats

BNK files are commonly used as bank files in video games and audio applications, typically containing collections of audio samples, sound effects, or music tracks. These files are often proprietary and associated with middleware like FMOD or Wwise.

FLH files, on the other hand, are less common and can refer to animation files used in games such as Command & Conquer, where they store full-motion video or animation sequences. The format is specific and not widely supported outside its intended software.

How to convert BNK to FLH

Direct conversion from BNK to FLH is not standard, as these formats serve different purposes (audio bank vs. animation). However, if your goal is to extract audio from a BNK file and use it in a project that requires FLH animation, you will need to:

• Extract audio or assets from the BNK file.
• Create or edit an FLH animation file, possibly embedding the extracted audio if the FLH format supports it.

This process typically involves multiple steps and specialized tools.

Recommended software and tools

• BNK extraction: Use Riveal or ww2ogg to extract audio from BNK files. These tools can convert proprietary audio to standard formats like WAV or OGG.
• FLH creation/editing: For FLH files (especially from Command & Conquer), use XCC Utilities or OpenRA modding tools to create or modify FLH animations.

There is no all-in-one converter for BNK to FLH, so manual extraction and creation are required.

Step-by-step conversion process

1. Extract audio from the BNK file using Riveal or ww2ogg.
2. Convert the extracted audio to a compatible format if needed (e.g., WAV).
3. Create or edit an FLH file using XCC Utilities, embedding the audio or synchronizing it with animation as required.

Always check the requirements of your target application to ensure compatibility.