.VVD File Extension

Valve Vertex Data

VVD is the file extension for Source's proprietary model vertex data format. It stores data used by the MDL for the vertices, bone weights, normals, tangents and texture coordinates. The data is posit...

General Information

Title VVD File Extension
Extension .vvd
Full Form Valve Vertex Data
File Type Game Data File
Developer Valve Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store model vertices
Additional Functions Animation support
Features 3D model data, Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Mod Creation Yes
Animation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File replacement
Best Practices Verify sources, Game integrity checks

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004
Latest Version Associated with Source engine updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mdl, .phy, .ani, .vtx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Valve Hammer Editor Free Windows
Source Filmmaker Free Windows
HLMV (Half-Life Model Viewer) Free Windows