XNB is a binary container for all your content in programs that use the XNA content pipeline, this includes models, but also textures, fonts, audio, and sprites.While it is possible to extract information from an XNB file (see for example plugin for paint.net that extracts the textures in an XNB file: ) I do not know of any programs that extract model information. You will probably have to write your own program to do this.On another note, why would you want to extract models from an XNB file, did you lose the source models? Or are you trying to extract and use a model that you didn't make yourself? Because that is legally gray/black territory.

$ begingroup $ Note that XNB files are the result of the content pipeline processor. These can be custom made by the creator of a game. Thus there is not a generic XNB filereader. This tool probably implements the formats as supplied with the framework, so it most likely works for png, jpg, etc. $ endgroup $ – Felsir Jun 26 '16 at 16:26. Opening a xnb file only takes a few clicks and is very easy, even for novice users. Compatible with Window XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 Detailed information for file extension xnb.

Googling, I found these descriptions of the file formats:FBX (Filmbox) is a proprietary file format (.fbx) developed byKaydara and now owned by Autodesk. It is used to provideinteroperability between digital content creation applications.and.compiled data files (.xnb) produced by the XNA Game Studio 4.0 ContentPipeline build process.Judging from those short quotes, I'd guess it's a case of data loss in translation.

Not all data in FBX ends up in XNB.EDIT: Microsoft has posted a sample XNB parser (along with the format spec) which could be a starting point for the converter.

XNB File SummaryOnly one known software program, Microsoft XNA Game Studio developed by Microsoft Corporation, is related to the XNB file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the XNA Game Studio Binary Package format.XNB files are categorized ordinarily as Game Files.Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used.The Popularity Rating for XNB files is 'Low', which means these files arenot ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.Interested to learn more about the XNB File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens XNB files, and other troubleshooting tips. Tip: If you know of another program that can open your XNB file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed. Wrong Version of Microsoft XNA Game Studio is InstalledIn some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a XNA Game Studio Binary Package file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft XNA Game Studio (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Other Causes of XNB File Opening ProblemsAlthough you might already have Microsoft XNA Game Studio or another XNB-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening XNA Game Studio Binary Package files. If you are still having problems opening XNB files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Occasionally you might experience a flawed software installation, which may be due to a problem encountered during the install process. This can prevent your operating system from associating your XNB file with the right software application, affecting what is known as 'file extension associations'.Sometimes, simply reinstalling Microsoft XNA Game Studio will solve your problem, properly associating your XNB with Microsoft XNA Game Studio.

Other times, poor software programming on behalf of the software developer can cause problems with file associations, and you may need to contact the developer for further assistance. If all other steps fail, and you are still experiencing problems opening XNB files, it might be due to a lack of available system resources. Some versions of XNB files can require substantial resources (eg.

Memory/RAM, processing power) to be properly opened by your computer. This is quite common if your computer hardware is older, and you are using a much newer operating system.This issue can occur when your computer is having a hard time keeping up because the operating system (and other services running in the background) might be consuming too many resources for your XNB file to open.

Try closing all applications on your PC before attempting to open your XNA Game Studio Binary Package. Freeing up all of the available resources on your computer provides the best environment for attempting to open your XNB file. Median xl shared stash. If you've tried all of the steps above, and your XNB file still won't open, you might be due for a hardware upgrade.

In most cases, even if you have older hardware, processing power is still more than adequate for most user's applications (unless you do a lot of CPU resource-intensive work such as 3D rendering, financial / scientific modeling, or intensive multimedia work). Therefore, it's likely that your computer is lacking the necessary amount of memory (more commonly referred to as 'RAM', or random access memory) to complete the file opening task.Try upgrading your memory to see if that helps you open your XNB file. These days, memory upgrades are quite affordable and very easy for even the casual computer user to install in their PC. As a bonus, you'll probably see a nice performance bump in other tasks carried out on your computer.