VMX files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: VMware Virtual Machine Configuration File
A VMX file stores plain text settings for a VMware virtual machine, including memory, disk, and CPU settings. VMX files are typically created within the VMWAREVM package. VMware products like Fusion a...
General Information
| Title | VMX File Extension |
| Extension | .vmx |
| Full Form | VMware Virtual Machine Configuration File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | VMware |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store settings |
| Additional Functions | Define VM properties |
| Features | Text-based, Key-value pairs |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text format |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with text editor |
Use Cases
| Virtualization | Yes |
| Development | Yes |
| Testing | Yes |
| Server Deployment | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Misconfiguration |
| Best Practices | Access control, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1998 |
| Latest Version | Depends on product |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions | .vmdk, .nvram, .vmsd, .vmss, .vmtm |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 VMware Workstation |
Commercial | Windows, Linux |
| VMware Fusion |
Commercial | macOS |
| VMware Player |
Free, Commercial | Windows, Linux |
Type 2: Valve Map Backup File
Note: Delete or rename VMF file to rollback to VMX file. Warning: VMX files replace backups every 20 seconds to 20 minutes. Tip: Enable autosaves. VMX files store settings for VMware virtual mach...
General Information
| Title | VMX File Extension |
| Extension | .vmx |
| Full Form | Valve Map Backup File |
| File Type | Backup File |
| Developer | Valve |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store backup |
| Additional Functions | Preserve map data |
| Features | Editable, ASCII text |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Level Design | Yes |
| Map Restoration | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Depends on editor version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vmf, .bsp |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Valve Hammer Editor |
Free | Windows |
 Source SDK |
Free with Steam | Windows |
Type 3: Cubase Mixer Settings File
The .vmx file extension contains settings for the Cubase audio mixer. It is used to save and load mixer setups. The default software to open .vmx files is Cubase. Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH dev...
General Information
| Title | VMX File Extension |
| Extension | .vmx |
| Full Form | Cubase Mixer Settings File |
| File Type | Settings File |
| Developer | Steinberg |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store mixer settings |
| Additional Functions | Preserve channel configurations |
| Features | Contains volume, pan settings |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Non-media |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Production | Yes |
| Audio Mixing | Yes |
| Project Templates | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Backup, version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Cubase VST |
| Associated With | Cubase versions |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cpr, .vstpreset, .fxp |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Steinberg Cubase |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |