MF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Panda Multifile
General Information
| Title | MF File Extension |
| Extension | .mf |
| Full Form | Panda3D Multifile |
| File Type | Archive File |
| Developer | Panda3D Development Team |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store assets |
| Additional Functions | Archive, Compression |
| Features | Encryption, Indexing |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Media Storage | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Tampering, Corruption |
| Best Practices | Checksums, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2002 |
| Latest Version | Variable (Panda3D updates) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .p3d, .egg, .bam |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Panda3D |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Multify Tool |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Java Manifest File
A file with .mf extension is a Java Manifest file. It contains information about JAR file entries. The MF file itself is contained inside the JAR file. It provides extension and package-related defini...
General Information
| Title | MF File Extension |
| Extension | .mf |
| Full Form | Manifest File |
| File Type | Metadata File |
| Developer | Oracle Corporation |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define extension, package |
| Additional Functions | Configure application, classpath |
| Features | Key-Value pairs, Sectioned data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Bundling JARs | Yes |
| Defining Classpaths | Yes |
| Specifying Main-Class | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate syntax, Review manifest |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Associated With | Java 1.0 |
Associated Types
| Complementary Extensions | .jar, .java, .class |
| Contained In | JAR files |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Oracle JDK |
Free, Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris |
 Apache Ant |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| WinRAR |
Free, Shareware | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: METAFONT File
The MF file extension is related to METAFONT. METAFONT is the brother of TEX, the typesetting program. The mf file stores font for LaTeX. To open: Use compatible tools to work with mf files. To conver...
General Information
| Title | METAFONT File Extension |
| Extension | .mf |
| Full Form | METAFONT Source File |
| File Type | Font Description File |
| Developer | Donald Knuth |
| MIME Type | application/x-metafont |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define fonts |
| Additional Functions | Generate bitmap fonts |
| Features | Programmable, Scalable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly customizable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Font Creation | Yes |
| Graphic Design | Yes |
| Academic Research | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Verify source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1979 |
| Latest Update | Varies with TeX distribution |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tfm, .pk, .gf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| TeX distributions |
Free | Windows, Mac, Unix |
| METAFONT software |
Free | Windows, Mac, Unix |