.TIB File

File extension tib mainly is associated with Acronis True Image, a disk imaging software that creates backups and recovers PC and macOS (OS X), developed by Acronis.

True Image is nowadays one of the most used computer backup solutions for home users or businesses.

TIB is Acronis proprietary, undocumented file format used to store whole hard disk partition data for computer backup purpose or just for backup of selected folders.

TIB stands for "True Image Backup" and *.tib archives can be compressed, splitted into multiple smaller files, encrypted and protected with password.

Files with tib extension can be typically encountered as complete hard disk backups made using Acronis True Image backup software.

How to open:

This file is not intended to be open like other files (e.g. document file types). TIB file format is a backup of hard disk partition or folders and data are used for restore after system crash or failure.You can use Acronis True Image to access or view .TIB file contents or create accessible disk through .TIB file.

How to convert:

It appears that tib file can be converted by the VMware vCenter Converter to VMDK file (VMware virtual machine). Also with True Image you should be able to convert *.tib files to VHD format used in Windows.