Power BI Essentials: Understanding PBIX, PBIT, PBIDS, PBIP, and Scripting with TMSL & TMDL

Efficiently master Power BI file extensions with this guide! It details each extension from PBIX to PBIT, showcasing their specific roles in enhancing your data analytics capabilities.

Susheel Aakulu
Microsoft Power BI
Published in
6 min readJul 4, 2024

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Ever puzzled by Power BI’s diverse file extensions? Each one opens a door to unique features and opportunities. From creating reports to deploying insights, a deep understanding of these extensions is essential for fully tapping into Power BI’s capabilities. Are you ready to expertly navigate the world of Power BI file extensions?

Table of Contents

· Overview of Power BI File Extensions
PBIX: Default Format for Saving Reports
PBIT: Sharing Report Structures Without Data
PBIDS: Exporting Data Sources Separately
· Challenges with PB Files
Combined Semantic Model and Report
· Addressing the Challenge with PBIP
· Benefits of PBIP Format
Organized File Structure
Improved Version Control
Enhanced Readability with PBIR
· Introduction to TMSL and TMDL
TMSL: Tabular Model Scripting Language
TMDL: Enhancing Model Management
· New Report Format PBIR
· Bonus: Additional Power BI Acronyms
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Susheel Aakulu
Microsoft Power BI

Author of 4 Books | Patent holder | Microsoft Certified Trainer | 4x Certified Data Analyst [Microsoft-x2, Google,IBM] | IBM Data Science Certified