.ASSET File Extension

Unity Asset File

The ASSETS file extension is commonly used. It is among the most popular file types. ASSETS files belong to Unity 3d assets, binary files without words. They contain textures, meshes, level layouts fo...

General Information

Title ASSET File Extension
Extension .asset
Full Form Unity Asset File
File Type Game Asset File
Developer Unity Technologies
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store assets
Additional Functions Reference scenes, objects
Features Binary format, Serializable

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, via Unity

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Simulation Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Validate assets, Use safe APIs

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2005
Latest Unity Version As of 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .prefab, .unity, .mat, .anim

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Unity Editor Free, Subscription Windows, Mac, Linux
Unity Asset Store Varies Web-based