.BAS File

.bas is BASIC Source Code File

Key Features: .BAS File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.bas
Format	Text
Category	Developer

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How to open:
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What is an .BAS file?

The bas file extension is associated with files written in the BASIC (Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instructional Code - an early programming language used in most computer systems), or class modules written in Visual Basic.

The bas file contains BASIC source code. These files can also be found in numerous programs utilizing BASIC, as well as other BASIC derivatives, such as QuickBASIC, HBASIC etc.

MIME types:
text/plain
application/octet-stream

A bas file extension is related to the BASIC (Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instructional Code) programming language and used for its source code files.

How to open:

Use any text editor or source code editor to open and edit the *.bas files.

How to convert:

It is unlikely that this file type can be converted to anything else.

BASIC Source Code File - File openers

Windows

File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
FreeBASIC
PureBasic
SoftMaker Office
BBC BASIC for Windows
Blitz Research BlitzMax
PowerBASIC
True BASIC

Mac

Blitz Research BlitzMax

Linux

Blitz Research BlitzMax

Developer

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How to solve problems with BAS files

Associate the BAS file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any BAS file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.BAS files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the BAS file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .BAS is BASIC Source Code File. Because only the current version supports the latest BAS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the N/A manufacturer website after an available .BAS is BASIC Source Code File update.
To make sure that your BAS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.