KeyValues3 File
General Information
| Title | KV3 File Extension |
| Extension | .kv3 |
| Full Form | KeyValues3 File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Valve Corporation |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Configuration, Localization |
| Features | Hierarchical, Key-value pairs |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Data integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Game Configuration | Yes |
| Localization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Validation, Sanitization |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With Source 2 |
| Latest Version | As of Source 2, latest |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vmat_c, .vpcf_c, .vmdl_c |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Source Filmmaker |
Free | Windows |
 Valve Games |
Commercial | Varies by game |
| Valve Hammer Editor |
Free with game | Windows |