.LVL File Extension

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

Type 1: Game Level File

Game level files typically should not be opened manually. Some LVL files can be edited using a level editor. LVL is the filename extension of a game data archive used by Star Wars: Battlefront. Anothe...

General Information

Title LVL File Extension
Extension .lvl
Full Form Game Level File
File Type Game File
Developer Varies by game
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store level data
Additional Functions Contain game assets, Define gameplay environment
Features Binary format, Game-specific

File Characteristics

Quality Game-dependent
Supports Layers Yes, in some editors
Supports Transparency Game-dependent
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Custom Levels Yes
Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Modified maliciously
Best Practices Validate files, Update regularly

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by game
Latest Version Dependent on game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .map, .wad, .pak, .bsp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Game Engines
Level Editors
Specific Games

Type 2: Android Motion Video Thumbnail File

The LVL file relates to Google Android. The LVL files are created in the thumbnails directory of Android devices. Android will re-create new LVL files when you play your next video. These files can be...

General Information

Title .lvl File Extension
Extension .lvl
Full Form Android Motion Video Thumbnail File
File Type Video Thumbnail File
Developer Not Publicly Documented
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store thumbnail
Additional Functions Quick preview
Features Small size, Fast loading

File Characteristics

Quality Low resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Video Browsing Yes
Quick Preview Yes
File Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular cleanup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies with app
Latest Version Dependent on app

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mp4, .3gp, .webm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Android OS Free Android
Specific Apps Varies Android