.MAP File Extension

MAP files exist as 13 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Quake Engine Game Map

General Information

Title MAP File Extension
Extension .map
Full Form Quake Engine Game Map
File Type Game Map File
Developer id Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game levels
Additional Functions Define geometry, entities
Features Text-based, Brush-based geometry

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on design
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Modding Yes
Level Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Backup, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1996
Updates With engine updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bsp, .pk3, .wad

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Valve Hammer Editor Free Windows
GtkRadiant Free Windows, Linux, Mac
TrenchBroom Free Windows, Mac

Type 2: Halo Map File

Halo map file. A map file stores data for Halo video game maps. It contains terrain and coordinate data for each point. It also stores objects like trees or vehicles. Maps can be opened in suitable ap...

General Information

Title Halo Map File
Extension .map
Full Form Halo Game Map File
File Type Game Map File
Developer Bungie
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game maps
Additional Functions Contain game assets
Features Binary format, Map elements

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Modding Yes
Custom Maps Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Backup, Modding caution

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2001
Latest Version Depends on game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .blam, .scenario

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Halo: Combat Evolved Commercial Windows, Xbox
Halo Custom Edition Free Windows
Halo 2 Commercial Windows, Xbox

Type 3: Fallout Map File

The .map file extension has thirteen file types. It is mainly associated with the Quake game engine map format. The .map file also includes game files, uncommon files and data files. These files can b...

General Information

Title .MAP File Extension
Extension .map
Full Form Fallout Map File
File Type Game File
Developer Interplay Entertainment
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store map data
Additional Functions Define levels, gameplay areas
Features Grid information, Object placement

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Level Design Yes
Game Development Potential

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verify source, Safe editing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1997
Latest Version Depends on game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sav, .dat, .gid

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Fallout 1 Paid Windows, DOS
Fallout 2 Paid Windows, Mac
Map Editors Free, Open-source Varies

Type 4: Terraria Map File

The .MAP file is a WAsP Terrain Map. WAsP is a PC program for predicting wind climates, wind resources, and power productions. The MAP files are referenced by Terraria to load a character's explored a...

General Information

Title .MAP File Extension
Extension .map
Full Form Terraria Map File
File Type Game File
Developer Re-Logic
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store map data
Additional Functions Record player progress
Features Binary format, Game-specific

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Gameplay Yes
Map Editing Yes
Sharing Maps Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup files, Use trusted editors

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2011
Latest Version Varies with game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .plr (Terraria Player File), .wld (Terraria World File)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Terraria Paid Windows, Mac, Linux, Console, Mobile
Tedit Free Windows
Terraria Map Viewer Free Varies

Type 5: Furcadia Dream File

General Information

Title MAP File Extension
Extension .map
Full Form Furcadia Dream File
File Type Game Map File
Developer Dragon's Eye Productions
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game maps
Additional Functions Store objects, regions
Features 2D map, interactive elements

File Characteristics

Quality Pixel art
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Online Gaming Yes
Map Customization Yes
Social Interaction Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Validate, backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1996
Latest Update Ongoing updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ds, .ini, .fox

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Furcadia Free Windows
Furcadia Dream Editor Free Windows

Type 6: Image Map

The map file extension is related to the server image map format. An image map allows users take actions based on where they click. This can implement nicer menus. The default software to open map fil...

General Information

Title .MAP File Extension
Extension .map
Full Form Image Map File
File Type Graphics File
Developer N/A
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store imagemap
Additional Functions Define areas
Features Clickable areas, URL mapping

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Web Development Yes
Image Reference Yes
Interactive Graphics Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Link manipulation
Best Practices Validation, HTTPS

Historical/Version Information

Initial Use Early web
Current Usage Less common

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .html, .htm, .svg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Dreamweaver Subscription Windows, Mac
GIMP Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Various Web Browsers Free Cross-platform

Type 7: Leges Motus Map File

General Information

Title Leges Motus Map File
Extension .map
Full Form Leges Motus Map File
File Type Game Map File
Developer Leges Motus Team
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game map
Additional Functions Define gameplay areas, Store objects

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed structure
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Game Play Yes
Map Sharing Yes
Custom Gaming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Verify source, Avoid unofficial maps

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Around 2008
Latest Version Dependent on game updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .lev, .wad

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Leges Motus Game Free Cross-platform

Type 9: Weather Defender Map

MAP files are used in weather monitoring and game design software. Weather Defender is software that tracks weather. It saves custom map configurations as MAP files. These maps can quickly load to vie...

General Information

Title .MAP File Extension
Extension .map
Full Form Weather Defender Map
File Type Map Data File
Developer SWIFT Weather
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store map
Additional Functions Display weather data
Features Customizable, Interactive

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Weather Monitoring Yes
Emergency Management Yes
Personal Use Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .kmz, .kml, .gpx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Weather Defender Subscription Windows

Type 10: TECkit Mapping File

General Information

Title TECkit Mapping File
Extension .map
Full Form TECkit Mapping File
File Type Data File
Developer SIL International
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Character mapping
Additional Functions Text conversion, Encoding translation
Features Text-based, Convertible

File Characteristics

Quality Text-readable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Linguistic Research Yes
Font Development Yes
Script Conversion Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Update Varies

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tec, .tmc, .tfm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TECkit Free Windows, Mac, Linux
XeTeX Free Cross-platform

Type 11: Rigs of Rods Key Assignments File

Key assignment files (.MAP) are used by Rigs of Rods (RoR), an open source vehicle simulator. MAP files contain information describing how a user's keyboard is mapped to specific actions in Rigs of Ro...

General Information

Title .MAP File Extension
Extension .map
Full Form Rigs of Rods Key Assignments File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Rigs of Rods Contributors
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store key mappings
Additional Functions Customize controls
Features Text-based, User-editable

File Characteristics

Quality Plain text
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Configuration Yes
Control Mapping Yes
Simulation Customization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Validate format, Backup original

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Dependent on game version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfg, .ini, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Rigs of Rods Free Windows, Linux, macOS

Type 12: Mapjects Server Webparts File

MAP files include data and program files for software packages. A .MAPX file displays MAP file information to the user through a web page. MapDotNet UX is software for solutions using geospatial visua...

General Information

Title .MAP (Mapjects Server Webparts) File Extension
Extension .map
Full Form Mapjects Server Webparts File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Mapjects
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store configurations
Additional Functions Define web parts
Features Key-value pairs, Structured

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Server Configurations Yes
Web Mapping Yes
GIS Services Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Configuration leaks
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Data not found
Latest Version Data not found

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfg, .conf, .ini

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Mapjects Framework Commercial Server-based

Type 13: Super Mario War Map File

Super Mario War is an open-source, platform-adventure video game and level editor first released in 2004. The goal is to be the last player standing. To accomplish this, players must jump on opponents...

General Information

Title .MAP File Extension
Extension .map
Full Form Super Mario War Map File
File Type Game Map File
Developer Super Mario War Development Team
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Stores map data
Additional Functions Stores gameplay objects, Stores level design
Features Customizable, Interactive

File Characteristics

Quality Varies by creator
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Customization Yes
Level Design Yes
Player Sharing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Valid source, Map verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2006
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .lvl, .smap, .mwlvl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Super Mario War Free Windows, Mac, Linux
SMBX (Super Mario Bros. X) Free Windows