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'''BIK''' files are video or image files created by [http://www.radgametools.com/bnkmain.htm Bink]. The startup video that plays on all Valve games (since the {{src07|4}} update) is a .bik file. They are also used in the menu backgrounds and the [[Vgui movie display|elevator screens]] in Portal 2.
'''BIK''' files are video or image files created using [http://www.radgametools.com/bnkmain.htm Bink], as part of RAD Video Tools. The startup video that plays on all Valve games (since the {{src07|4}} update) is a .bik file. They are also used in the menu backgrounds and the [[Vgui movie display|elevator screens]] in Portal 2.
 
In all games using the {{tfbranch|4}}, the game has been upgraded to use Bink 2. In {{stratabranch|4}}, aswell as {{csgobranch|4}} (since Panorama), it's was replaced by WebM.


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Revision as of 00:54, 14 April 2023

BIK files are video or image files created using Bink, as part of RAD Video Tools. The startup video that plays on all Valve games (since the Source 2007 Source 2007 update) is a .bik file. They are also used in the menu backgrounds and the elevator screens in Portal 2.

In all games using the Titanfall branch Titanfall branch, the game has been upgraded to use Bink 2. In Strata Source Strata Source, aswell as CS:GO engine branch CS:GO engine branch (since Panorama), it's was replaced by WebM.

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