DUF is a file extension for DAZ User Files. These lightweight files are used to transfer 3D content between applications implementing the DAZ Content Engine. The JSON syntax makes DUF files easy to parse and human readable.
DUF files are supported on Mac OS and Windows. They are most often handled by DAZ Studio, developed by DAZ 3D Inc. DUF files fall under the 3D Image Files category, which comprises 622 various file formats.
Tips on opening DUF files: DUF files have a “Low” Popularity Rating on devices. This means they are not common on most systems. More details on DUF files are below.
DAZ User Files store user data from DAZ Studio. The DSON format captures scene creation as assets with relationships, typically for sharing between users.
One can associate the DUF extension to software in the Windows Registry to open these files. Many files contain simple text data that is viewable across platforms.