.GMBCK File Extension
Game Maker Background Image File
Developer | Yoyo Games |
Popularity | |
Category | Raster Image Files |
Format | .GMBCK |
Cross Platform | Update Soon |
What is an GMBCK file?
.GMBCK
files are used in GameMaker to represent background images within game projects. These images serve as static backgrounds for game levels or scenes.
More Information.
Initially introduced as part of GameMaker’s capabilities, .GMBCK
files allow game developers to easily integrate background images into their projects without needing extensive coding.
Origin Of This File.
The file format is proprietary to GameMaker, a game development environment known for its ease of use and suitability for both beginners and experienced developers.
File Structure Technical Specification.
.GMBCK
files typically contain bitmap images (such as PNG or JPEG) that define the background scenery of a game level. They may also store metadata related to positioning, tiling, or other properties specific to the background image.
How to Convert the File?
- Windows:
- Use image editing software like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or Paint.NET.
- Open the
.GMBCK
file and then save it in a desired format such as PNG or JPEG.
- Linux:
- Similar to Windows, use image editing tools available for Linux like GIMP or ImageMagick.
- Open the
.GMBCK
file and save it in PNG or JPEG format.
- macOS:
- Use graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP (available for macOS), or Pixelmator.
- Open the
.GMBCK
file and export it as PNG or JPEG.
- Android:
- Convert or integrate
.GMBCK
files within a GameMaker project. - Export the game project to Android using GameMaker’s export functionalities, ensuring the background images are properly included and integrated within the game.
- Convert or integrate
- iOS:
- Similarly, convert or integrate
.GMBCK
files within a GameMaker project. - Export the game project to iOS using GameMaker’s export functionalities, ensuring compatibility with iOS devices and frameworks.
- Similarly, convert or integrate
- Other Platforms:
- For platforms not directly supported by GameMaker, convert
.GMBCK
files to PNG or JPEG using image editing software. - Ensure compatibility by adjusting resolution, size, and format as needed for the specific platform’s requirements.
- For platforms not directly supported by GameMaker, convert
Advantages And Disadvantages.
Advantages: Easy integration into GameMaker projects, supports common image formats, facilitates quick design iteration for game backgrounds.
Disadvantages: Proprietary format limited to use within GameMaker, may require additional tools or conversion for use outside of the GameMaker environment.
How to Open GMBCK?
Open In Windows
Open .GMBCK
files directly in GameMaker Studio or GameMaker Studio 2.
Open In Linux
GameMaker Studio is primarily designed for Windows, but can be run on Linux and macOS through compatibility layers or virtual machines.
Open In MAC
GameMaker Studio is primarily designed for Windows, but can be run on Linux and macOS through compatibility layers or virtual machines.
Open In Android
GameMaker games can be exported to these platforms, incorporating .GMBCK
background images within the compiled game projects.
Open In IOS
GameMaker games can be exported to these platforms, incorporating .GMBCK
background images within the compiled game projects.
Open in Others
Use GameMaker or compatible tools for editing or conversion to other formats as needed.