Unity Binary Asset File
General Information
| Title | .BYTES File Extension |
| Extension | .bytes |
| Full Form | Unity Binary Asset File |
| File Type | Binary Data File |
| Developer | Unity Technologies |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store binary data |
| Additional Functions | Asset representation, Scriptable objects |
| Features | Unity engine, Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Binary encoded |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Asset Storage | Yes |
| Data Serialization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Executable embedding |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Asset validation |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unity 1.0 (2005) |
| Latest Version | Unity 2022.1 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .asset, .prefab, .unity |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Unity Editor |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
 MonoDevelop |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |