AIN files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Source Engine Compiled AI Nodegraph File
Five known programs and file types are related to AIN files. AIN files are categorized as game files. They can also be compressed or GIS files. Other types exist. AIN files store information for AI ...
General Information
| Title | AIN File Extension |
| Extension | .ain |
| Full Form | Source Engine Compiled AI Nodegraph File |
| File Type | Game Data File |
| Developer | Valve Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store AI navigation data |
| Additional Functions | Facilitate NPC movement |
| Features | Binary format, Map-specific |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Game-dependent |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Via software |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Mod Creation | Yes |
| Level Design | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Version control, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Engine Versions | Source Engine |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bsp, .vmf, .vbsp |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Valve Hammer Editor |
Free | Windows |
 Source SDK |
Free with Steam | Windows |
| Garry's Mod |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: AIN Compressed Archive
General Information
| Title | AIN File Extension |
| Extension | .ain |
| Full Form | AIN Compressed Archive |
| File Type | Compressed File Archive |
| Developer | Unknown |
| MIME Type | application/x-ain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data compression |
| Additional Functions | Data archiving |
| Features | File grouping, Space saving |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossless compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No, extract required |
Use Cases
| File Storage | Yes |
| File Transfer | Yes |
| Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Archive bombs |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Use trusted software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Varies with software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .7z, .tar |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| ALZip |
Free | Windows |