.UMAP File Extension

Unreal Engine Map File

UMAP files can open in UnrealEd. UnrealEd works on Windows. It is for editing Unreal game files. The UMAP file format stores Unreal game maps. 1509 file types can store maps. But most other file types...

General Information

Title UMAP File Extension
Extension .umap
Full Form Unreal Engine Map File
File Type Game Map File
Developer Epic Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store map data
Additional Functions Level design, Gameplay scripting
Features Binary format, Contains assets references

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Asset dependent
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Virtual Production Yes
Architectural Visualization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Insecure plugins
Best Practices Version control, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1998
Latest Version Unreal Engine 5 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .uasset, .pak, .upk

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Unreal Engine Free, Royalty after threshold Windows, Mac, Linux
Twinmotion Paid Windows, Mac