How to open a PBIX file: 4 ways to access this extension

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The PBIXfileextension belongs to MicrosoftPower BI, theenterprise solutionfordatavirtualization. Thus, the best way to open it is, you guess, with MicrosoftPower BIDesktop version, which is free to use. Alternatively, if you are unable to open thefilewithPower BI, check some alternative options below.

How can I open a PBIX file on my PC?

1. Install Microsoft Power Bi

As a PBIXfileis primarily created by MicrosoftPower Bi, it’s necessary to havePower Biinstalled on your computer to open a PBIXfile. While installingPower Bi, ensure that you are using the latest version ofPower Bi. Otherwise, it may not open thefile. You can getPower BIDesktop,here.

2. Set File Association Correctly

At times, an incorrect program is set to default for opening a particular type offile. It is as if you set Windows Media Player to open the.JPEGfiles, which will never work. To fix this, follow the steps given below:

This guide will help you become an expert in Power BI.

3. Rename Extension to.Zip

To view the content of thefileyou can rename the extension to .zip. It will not allow you to modify or change the content within thefile. But it will give you access to the content in thefile.

4. Opening a PBIX File in Excel

Although you cannot open a PBIXfiledirectly in Excel, yet you can exportdatafromPower Biand import it into Excel to pursue your task.

How to open a PBIX file: 4 ways to access this extension#

How can I open a PBIX file on my PC?#

1. Install Microsoft Power Bi#

2. Set File Association Correctly#

3. Rename Extension to.Zip#

4. Opening a PBIX File in Excel#