.ERF File Extension

ERF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: BioWare Entity Resource File

The ERF file extension is primarily used for BioWare Entity Resource Files. ERF files are game data files used by games like Neverwinter Nights and Dragon Age. Windows, Linux, and Mac OS can open ERF ...

General Information

Title ERF File Extension
Extension .erf
Full Form BioWare Entity Resource File
File Type Game Resource File
Developer BioWare
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store resources
Additional Functions Package, distribute
Features Modular, Archival

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Resource Management Yes
Custom Content Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Scan files, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Use Early 2000s
Associated Games Neverwinter Nights, KotOR

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .hak, .mod, .nwm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Dragon Age Toolset Free Windows
Neverwinter Nights Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
KotOR Tool Free Windows

Type 2: Epson RAW File

General Information

Title ERF File Extension
Extension .erf
Full Form Epson RAW File
File Type RAW Image File
Developer Epson
MIME Type image/x-epson-erf

File Function

Primary Function Store image data
Additional Functions Non-destructive editing
Features Unprocessed, High-quality

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Professional Photography Yes
Image Archiving Yes
Image Editing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Verify

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies with camera
Latest Version Camera-specific

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .raw, .nef, .cr2

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop Paid Windows, Mac
Epson Digital Camera Free with hardware Camera firmware
ACDSee Photo Studio Paid Windows, Mac