.TVM File Extension

TVM files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: TV3D Model

Model format used by TV3D SDK, a 3D game and development environment. Contains a 3D model, including lights, materials, alpha blending, stages, and shaders properties. May also be a Tribes: Vengeance ...

General Information

Title .TVM File Extension
Extension .tvm
Full Form TrueVision3D Model File
File Type 3D Model File
Developer TrueVision3D, LLC
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Contain textures, animations
Features Binary format, Proprietary

File Characteristics

Quality Varies with model
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Simulation Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unknown risks
Best Practices Validate sources, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Associated with TV3D SDK 6.5

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .3ds, .obj, .fbx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TrueVision3D N/A Windows
TVM Editor N/A Windows

Type 2: Tribes: Vengeance Map

The TVM file is related to Tribes: Vengeance, a science fiction first-person shooter game. TVM stands for Tribes Vengeance Map Data. These files contain level data used in single and multi-player camp...

General Information

Title TVM File Extension
Extension .tvm
Full Form Tribes: Vengeance Map File
File Type Game Map File
Developer Irrational Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game maps
Additional Functions Store textures, objects
Features Binary, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Custom Maps Yes
Level Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low unless modified
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004
Latest Version Tied to game version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .umap, .ut2, .ut3, .unr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Tribes: Vengeance Commercial Windows
UnrealEd (Tribes: Vengeance Editor) Included with game Windows