Properties of MENU Files and How to Open a File with .menu Extension

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

Type 1: Quake 3 Engine Menu File

The MENU file extension belongs to Game Files category. The MENU file contains settings for Quake 3 and other Id Tech 3 engine games menus. MENU files specify layout and properties for game menus and ...

General Information

Title	.MENU File Extension
Extension	.menu
Full Form	Quake 3 Engine Menu File
File Type	Configuration File
Developer	id Software
MIME Type	text/plain

File Function

Primary Function	Store menu interface
Additional Functions	Define layout, Control behavior
Features	Text-based, Scriptable

File Characteristics

Quality	High flexibility
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	Yes
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Video Games	Yes
Mod Creation	Yes
User Interface	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Script injection
Best Practices	Validate inputs, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	1999
Latest Version	Quake III Arena 1.32b (2005)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.cfg, .pk3, .bsp

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Quake III Arena	Paid	Windows, Mac, Linux
GtkRadiant	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux
Q3E Minimizer	Free	Windows

Type 2: macOS Menu Extra