PIN Files: What It Is and How to Open It

If you've received PIN files and can't open them for some reason, and you want to know what it is and what to do about it, keep on reading!

PIN files are typically a type of binary file used by certain software, and many software packages can share a common file extension. In the case of files with the PIN extension, popular software packages such as Unknown Apple II File, ArchiCAD, and PUDL Coded Split File Particle can all open it.


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How to Open Your PIN File

The easiest way to open file extension PIN is to try downloading some of the most popular software that uses PIN extension. The most well-known programs associated with PIN files include Unknown Apple II File, ArchiCAD, and PUDL Coded Split File Particle.

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As you may already know, if you have Unknown Apple II File, ArchiCAD, or PUDL Coded Split File Particle, you can simply double-click on your PIN and it should open up. But what if your software does not open the file?

First, try right-clicking on the file and selecting "Open With..." and select Unknown Apple II File, ArchiCAD, or PUDL Coded Split File Particle from the dropdown list. If that didn't work, go into the file associations settings of Windows, and set Unknown Apple II File, ArchiCAD, or PUDL Coded Split File Particle to open PIN files by default.

Please note that PIN file extensions may not be limited to Unknown Apple II File, ArchiCAD, or PUDL Coded Split File Particle only. You could always do a Google search to find other software that uses PIN files and download that to try to open your file.

Still no luck? Get in touch with the developer of the software title to see if they can be of assistance. If your software does not have an identified developer in the chart below, a quick web search of the software title should give you some clues on who to contact.

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