Unity Resource File
You will likely never see a RESS file. You would only come across one if editing resource files in a RESS file to change gameplay. Both Unity Assets Explorer and Unity Assets Bundle Extractor open RES...
General Information
| Title | .RESS File Extension |
| Extension | .ress |
| Full Form | Unity Resource File |
| File Type | Game Resource File |
| Developer | Unity Technologies |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store assets |
| Additional Functions | Data bundling |
| Features | Binary, Compressed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Asset dependent |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Asset Storage | Yes |
| Streaming Assets | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Asset management |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Circa 2005 |
| Latest Version | Tied to Unity version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .asset, .prefab, .unity |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Unity Engine |
Free, Subscription | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Unity Asset Bundle Extractor |
Free | Windows, Linux |