.COL File Extension

COL files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Grand Theft Auto Collision File

General Information

Title COL File Extension
Extension .col
Full Form Collision File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Rockstar Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store collision data
Additional Functions Define physical properties
Features 3D collision, Hit detection

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Game Development Yes
Custom Maps Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release GTA III
Latest Version GTA V

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dff, .txd, .ipl, .ide

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Kam's GTA Scripts Free Windows
Collision File Editor II Free Windows
ZModeler Paid Windows

Type 2: Capture One Session File

COL is a file format defined by Phase One for Capture One Session files. These files store organized photo collections selected by users. COL files support folders and virtual albums. They are often u...

General Information

Title COL File Extension
Extension .col
Full Form Capture One Session File
File Type Session File
Developer Phase One
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store session data
Additional Functions Reference images, settings
Features Non-destructive editing, Organizational

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Photo Editing Yes
Photography Workflow Yes
Image Organization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version Relates to Capture One version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cosessiondb, .costyle, .coproject

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Capture One Paid, Trial Windows, Mac

Type 3: Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition Color Table

General Information

Title .COL File Extension
Extension .col
Full Form Minecraft Color Table File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Mojang Studios
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store color data
Additional Functions Customize colors
Features Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed data
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Custom Skins Yes
Map Creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Console launch
Latest Version Final update (2019)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .png, .json, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Minecraft: Legacy Console Edition Paid game Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo