.BRF File Extension

BRF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Braille Ready Format File

What is a BRF file? A document saved in the Braille Ready Format (BRF). It encodes contracted Braille characters using a numbering system. It can be displayed on a Braille embosser or printed on a Bra...

General Information

Title BRF File Extension
Extension .brf
Full Form Braille Ready Format File
File Type Plain Text File
Developer Duxbury Systems, Others
MIME Type text/plain, application/x-brf

File Function

Primary Function Store braille
Additional Functions Braille embossing, Screen reading
Features ASCII text, Braille representation

File Characteristics

Quality Standardized
Editable Yes
Text-based Yes

Use Cases

Visually Impaired Reading, Printing
Braille Embossers Direct use
Braille Displays Connectivity

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Validation, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not standardized
Latest Developments Ongoing updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .brl, .bdf, .emb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Duxbury Braille Translator Paid Windows, Mac
BrailleBlaster Free Windows, Mac, Linux
BRLTTY Free Multi-platform

Type 2: Mount & Blade Game Data Archive

Many of the game's resources are saved in BRF files, including meshes, animations, skeletons, and textures. BRF files are binary files optimized for efficient computer memory use. The first 16 bytes c...

General Information

Title BRF File Extension
Extension .brf
Full Form Binary Resource File
File Type Game Data Archive
Developer TaleWorlds Entertainment
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Package models, textures
Features Binary format, Compressed

File Characteristics

Quality High, Game-dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Resource Archiving Yes
Game Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Mod file tampering
Best Practices Verify sources, Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2008
Latest Version Corresponds to game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mbtex, .dds, .obj

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Mount & Blade Paid Windows
Mount & Blade: Warband Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Paid Windows

Type 3: X-Wing Mission Briefing

General Information

Title BRF File Extension
Extension .brf
Full Form X-Wing Mission Briefing File
File Type Game File
Developer Totally Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store mission data
Additional Functions Define mission parameters
Features Text-based, Binary data

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Mission Customization Yes
Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Validate

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1993
Latest Release N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tie, .lst, .plt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
X-Wing (1993) Commercial DOS
TIE Fighter (1994) Commercial DOS, Windows
X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (1997) Commercial Windows
X-Wing Alliance (1999) Commercial Windows