.DEH File Extension

Doom Engine Hack File

The DEH file extension is for the Doom DeHackEd Game Data Format. This format consists of game modification data used by the DeHackEd editor software for the original Doom game. The DEH file format is...

General Information

Title DEH File Extension
Extension .deh
Full Form Doom Engine Hack File
File Type Game Modification File
Developer Doom Community Developers
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Modify game
Additional Functions Change gameplay, Alter behaviors
Features Text-based, Configurable

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Custom Levels Yes
Behavior Tweaking Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Game corruption
Best Practices Backup files, Validate source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Context Doom modding scene

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wad, .pk3, .pke

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Doom Commercial Various
Chocolate Doom Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Doomsday Engine Free Windows, Mac, Linux