.CRE File Extension

Infinity Engine Creature File

CRE files are game data files used by the Infinity gaming engine in games like Baldur's Gate. The Infinity Engine Creature Data format was likely created in Icewind Dale. There are 1509 file types wit...

General Information

Title CRE File Extension
Extension .cre
Full Form Infinity Engine Creature File
File Type Game file
Developer BioWare
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store characters
Additional Functions Define attributes, Store inventory
Features Game data, Customizable

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Character Customization Yes
Game Development No

Security and Practices

Security Risks Modding risks
Best Practices Backup files, Modding tools

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1998
Latest Update Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bif, .itm, .are, .dlg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Near Infinity Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Infinity Explorer Free Windows
DLTCEP Free Windows