BSB file format is associated with MapInfo software application. This application is used for creating maps and performing location analysis.

The data and results acquired by the application can then use by the user to understand and develop trends, patterns and relationships between a number of elements. BSB file format is used to store data in the form of a chart. This file format is generally used for storing sea chart information. This data can then be used for further processing of the specific terrain. The sea chart is generally in the form of a plain text format but can also be in visual format.