PBIX File Extension

PBIX file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Power BI Desktop File. PBIX has been classified as Data Files. This file is saved during a zipped format. you will view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program. You can open PBIX files in Microsoft Power BI Desktop program.

Power BI Desktop File Type

Power BI Desktop File Type

Extension	.pbix
Developer	Microsoft
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (1547 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	Microsoft Power BI Desktop
Category	Data Files
Format	Zip
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a PBIX File Type?

The main file type created by Power BI Desktop with the .PBIT model is the PBIX file. This file is used to store all data visualization information. You can create the PBIX file by selecting File → Save or File →Save As.

PBIX files are saved in the Office XML format, which is used to save .DOCX, .XLSX, and .PPTX files. It stores a PBIX file in the form of d' a collection of files and folders in a compressed zip package. If you need to manually view the content, rename the file; " .pbix &" l' extension to &" .zip &" to create a .ZIP file and extract the contents from the file.

Power BI Desktop is a visualization program typically used for commercial purposes. The application allows you to connect to data sources such as XLSX, .CSV, .XML files or SQL server, Access and IBM databases. It can also connect to a variety of online services such as SharePoint, Salesforce and Google Analytics.

Once you have connected the data sources you can combine and shape the data and create reports. You can customize the visualization of reports, including type of graph, colors and filters. Power BI Desktop stores all of this information in the PBIX file.

Free online PBIX Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PBIX (Power BI Desktop File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PBIX, merge, split and compare the PBIX files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PBIX Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Power BI Desktop File .PBIX File Extensions while opening the .PBIX files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PBIX Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Power BI Desktop File on your system such as Microsoft Power BI Desktop.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Power BI Desktop program for *.pbix (Power BI Desktop File) files.
   
   

   Associate PBIX Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PBIX (e.g example.pbix) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Power BI Desktop program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pbix files.
   
   

   Associate PBIX Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PBIX (e.g example.pbix) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Power BI Desktop program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Power BI Desktop extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PBIX File Extensions

PBIX default file extension is .PBIX and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PBIX File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PBIX files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PBIX File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Pixel Bender Toolkit 000 for Windows	Free	Adobe
	Microsoft Power BI Desktop 000 for Windows	Free Trial	Microsoft

Open PBIX File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Pixel Bender Toolkit 000 for MacOs	Free	Adobe

Open PBIX file on Linux

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Open PBIX file on Web

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Open PBIX file on iOS

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Open PBIX file on Android

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About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PBIX - Power BI Desktop File

Updated 12/1/2024

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