.FXT File Extension

FXT files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Grand Theft Auto Fake Text File

The .fxt file extension used for files containing the game texts. The GXTHook reintroduced FXT files. A new format was much simplier. These files have two different meanings explained below. A GXTHook...

General Information

Title FXT File Extension
Extension .fxt
Full Form Fake Text File
File Type Game Text File
Developer Rockstar Games
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store text data
Additional Functions Game localization, In-game display
Features Multilingual support, Customizable

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Text Replacement Yes
Localization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Version control, Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with GTA series
Latest Version Varies with game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gxt, .wtd, .wdr, .ide, .ipl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OpenIV Free Windows
Notepad++ Free Windows
Any Text Editor Free Varies

Type 2: FaceFX Actor Template File

FXT files contain data for facial animation in FaceFX. FaceFX creates animation from audio. FXTs are templates with face graphs, node groups, color maps. These features are used for rigging characters...

General Information

Title FXT File Extension
Extension .fxt
Full Form FaceFX Actor Template File
File Type Template File
Developer OC3 Entertainment
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Template storage
Additional Functions Facial animation setup
Features Reusable, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on creator
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Film Production Yes
Virtual Avatars Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Depends on software version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fxa, .facefx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FaceFX Studio Paid, Free trial Windows

Type 3: Finale Plug-in

General Information

Title FXT File Extension
Extension .fxt
Full Form Finale Plug-in File
File Type Plug-in File
Developer MakeMusic
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Add functionalities
Additional Functions Customize features
Features Extensible, Modular

File Characteristics

Quality Dependent on development
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with SDK

Use Cases

Music Notation Yes
Score Customization Yes
Music Engraving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Regular updates, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Compatible with Finale versions
Updates With Finale releases

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mus, .musx, .fty

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Finale Paid Windows, Mac