.TDF File Extension

TDF files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Title Definition Format File

General Information

Title TDF File Extension
Extension .tdf
Full Form Title Definition Format File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store settings
Additional Functions Define titles
Features Text-based, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Text readability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Video Authoring Yes
DVD Creation Yes
Media Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate format, Avoid unknown sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ini, .conf, .cfg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
DVD Authoring Tools Varies Varies
Media Players Free, Paid Varies

Type 2: Guide Text Definition File

The TDF file extension has seven different file types. The most common is the Title Definition Format File used by DVD copying software. These files contain instructions for backing up DVD movies. The...

General Information

Title TDF File Extension
Extension .tdf
Full Form Guide Text Definition File
File Type Data File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Guide layout, Text formatting
Features Text control, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Print Production Yes
Document Formatting Yes
Data Import/Export Possibly

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Safe source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txt, .rtf, .doc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Xerox FreeFlow Commercial Proprietary system
Other software Varies Varies

Type 3: Xserve Test Definition File

The TDF file extension has seven different file types, seen mostly as the Title Definition Format. TDF files can be opened with eight programs, notably DVD Copy's DVD X software. Most TDF files are se...

General Information

Title TDF File Extension
Extension .tdf
Full Form Xserve Test Definition File
File Type Test File
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define tests
Additional Functions Configure parameters
Features Structured, Text-based

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Server Testing Yes
Configuration Yes
Automation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate files, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Related to Xserve model

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txt, .conf, .cfg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Apple Xserve Discontinued Mac OS X
Text Editors Free Varied

Type 4: Tabular Data Format File

General Information

Title TDF File Extension
Extension .tdf
Full Form Tabular Data File
File Type Data File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Import, Export
Features Tabular format, Text-based

File Characteristics

Quality Text readable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Data Analysis Yes
Data Visualization Yes
Information Sharing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Data validation, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Varies

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .csv, .xls, .xlsx, .ods

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Tableau Paid Windows, Mac
Microsoft Excel Paid Windows, Mac
LibreOffice Calc Free Windows, Mac, Linux