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BIK to DAT - Online Video Converter
Convert BIK to DAT online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert BIK to DAT
Drop BIK video here or click to select
BIK
DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2)
About BIK to DAT
Convert BIK to DAT. BIK is RAD's game-video format pairing Bink video with Bink audio. DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open..
Why convert BIK to DAT?
- Smaller files with DAT lossy compression.
- Keep animation and transparency where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
BIK vs DAT
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossy |
| Typical use | BIK is RAD's game-video format pairing Bink video with Bink audio. | DAT is the Video-CD sector dump wrapping MPEG-1 streams. |
When not to convert BIK to DAT
- Skip DAT for archival masters: lossy compression discards detail, so keep the BIK original.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive BIK before batch DAT shares.
Limits
Starting point: BIK - BIK is RAD's game-video format pairing Bink video with Bink audio. Game-rip headers can confuse players; remuxing usually repairs them. Rip sector headers first; raw sector dumps may fail to open. Encode DAT (MPEG-2 / MP2) from BIK at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.
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FAQ
How do I convert BIK to DAT?
Drop your BIK file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as DAT instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for DAT?
The default codec for DAT is MPEG-2 / MP2. You can change the video and audio codec in Advanced mode.
How do you store my files?
We do not store any processed videos. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.