ATLAS files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Texture Atlas Skin File
General Information
| Title | .ATLAS File Extension |
| Extension | .atlas |
| Full Form | Texture Atlas Skin File |
| File Type | Game Asset File |
| Developer | Various Game Developers |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store textures |
| Additional Functions | Map images, Optimize rendering |
| Features | Efficient, Reduced draw calls |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Optimized, High-resolution |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Mobile Gaming | Yes |
| Web Games | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Validate format, Integrity checks |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies by tool |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .png, .json |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Spine |
Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| LibGDX |
Free | Cross-platform |
| TexturePacker |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |
Type 2: Atlas Generator File
General Information
| Title | ATLAS File Extension |
| Extension | .atlas |
| Full Form | Atlas Generator File |
| File Type | Texture Atlas |
| Developer | libgdx team |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define textures |
| Additional Functions | Map images, Optimize rendering |
| Features | Efficient rendering, Indexed images |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on textures |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Animation | Yes |
| UI Design | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate paths, Use secure tools |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Associated with libGDX version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .png, .json |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| libGDX |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Web |
| TexturePacker |
Paid, Free trial | Windows, Mac |
| Spine |
Paid, Free trial | Windows, Mac, Linux |