.FLT File Extension

FLT files exist as 5 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Adobe Audition Filter

General Information

Title FLT File Extension
Extension .flt
Full Form Adobe Audition Filter File
File Type Plugin File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Add effects
Additional Functions Audio processing
Features Customizable, Extendable

File Characteristics

Quality Enhances audio
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Audio Engineering Yes
Music Production Yes
Broadcasting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Verified sources

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Cool Edit Pro
Adobe Acquisition 2003

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vst, .au, .aax

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Audition Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 2: OpenFlight Scene Description File

General Information

Title FLT File Extension
Extension .flt
Full Form OpenFlight Scene Description File
File Type 3D Scene File
Developer Presagis
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D scenes
Additional Functions Visualization, Simulation
Features Hierarchical structure, Multi-texturing, Level of Detail

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With software

Use Cases

Military Simulations Yes
Flight Simulators Yes
Architectural Visualization Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Validation, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version OpenFlight API 4.2 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ive, .osg, .osgb, .osgt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Presagis Creator Commercial Windows
OpenSceneGraph Free, Open source Windows, Mac, Linux
Autodesk Maya Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: Flight Simulator Saved Flight

The .flt file extension is used for saved games in Microsoft Flight Simulator X. This application simulates realistic flight scenes. Users can get hardware to improve their gaming experience. The hard...

General Information

Title FLT File Extension
Extension .flt
Full Form Flight Simulator Saved Flight File
File Type Game File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store simulation state
Additional Functions Save progress, Load scenarios
Features Binary format, Quick loading

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No, Binary

Use Cases

Flight Training Yes
Gaming Yes
Simulation Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Anti-virus scan

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1982
Latest Version Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pln, .bgl, .air

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Flight Simulator Paid Windows, Xbox

Type 4: Graphics Filter

General Information

Title FLT File Extension
Extension .flt
Full Form Graphics Filter File
File Type Plugin/Driver File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Image processing
Additional Functions Add effects, Format conversion
Features Extensible, Modular

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Varies
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Image Editing Yes
Graphic Design Yes
Printing Industry Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Verified sources, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .8bf, .ax, .dll

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop Subscription Windows, Mac
CorelDRAW Subscription, Purchase Windows, Mac
Image Editors Varies Varies

Type 5: Vue Filters File

General Information

Title FLT File Extension
Extension .flt
Full Form Vue Filters File
File Type Plugin/Add-on File
Developer e-on software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store filters
Additional Functions Customize effects
Features Extendibility, Reusability

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Digital Art Yes
3D Modeling Yes
Visual Effects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Verified sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by version
Latest Version Dependent on Vue release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vue, .vob

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Vue Commercial Windows, Mac