.GXT File Extension

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

Type 1: Grand Theft Auto Text File

General Information

Title GXT File Extension
Extension .gxt
Full Form Grand Theft Auto Text File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Rockstar Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store text
Additional Functions Localization, Interface display
Features Key-value pairs, Multilingual support

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Game Translation Yes
Custom Interfaces Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup original files, Modding ethics

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release GTA III Era
Notable Changes Format variations, Game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dat, .img, .ipl, .ide

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OpenIV Free Windows
G-Text Free Windows
Sanny Builder Free Windows

Type 2: GIMS Graphical Text Data File

General Information

Title GXT File Extension
Extension .gxt
Full Form GIMS Graphical Text Data File
File Type Game Data File
Developer OpenIV
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store text data
Additional Functions Game localization, Interface customization
Features Multi-language support, Hierarchical structure

File Characteristics

Quality Game-dependent
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Localization Yes
User Interfaces Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Modding etiquette, Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With GTA IV
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rpf, .ytd, .ydr, .yft

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OpenIV Free Windows
GIMS Evo Free Windows