.POP File Extension

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

Type 1: Team Fortress 2 Population File

General Information

Title POP File Extension
Extension .pop
Full Form Population File
File Type Game File
Developer Valve Corporation
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define wave composition
Additional Functions Control enemy types, spawn patterns
Features Editable, Scriptable

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Custom Game Modes Yes
Game Modding Yes
AI Behavior Customization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Validate syntax, Backup original

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2012
Latest Version Depends on game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vmf, .vtf, .bsp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Valve Hammer Editor Free Windows
Notepad++ Free Windows
Sublime Text Free to Evaluate Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Samsung Popcon Character File

The .pop file extension is linked to Samsung 'popcons', animated avatars on MP3 players. This format is a 40x40 pixel BMP picture with two colors. POP files can be viewed in picture viewers by renamin...

General Information

Title POPCON File Extension
Extension .pop
Full Form Samsung Popcon Character File
File Type Character Asset File
Developer Samsung
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store character data
Additional Functions Animation, Interaction
Features 3D model, Textures, Riggings

File Characteristics

Quality High-resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Limited

Use Cases

Virtual Avatars Yes
Gaming Possible
Social Media Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data exposure
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .aremoji, .lgt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Samsung AR Emoji Free Android
Samsung Popcon Free Android