.MOD File Extension

MOD files exist as 10 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Music Module File

MOD is a music module file format that originated from the Amiga module format. MOD files use samples, which are short recordings, of real life instruments and sounds arranged and manipulated to creat...

General Information

Title MOD File Extension
Extension .mod
Full Form Music Module File
File Type Audio File
Developer Various
MIME Type audio/mod

File Function

Primary Function Store music
Additional Functions Playback patterns, Sample storage
Features Tracker music, Multiple instruments

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Retro Gaming Yes
Music Production Yes
Demo Scene Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Varies by tracker

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xm, .s3m, .it, .mtm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ModPlug Player Free Windows
VLC media player Free Windows, Mac, Linux
XMPlay Free Windows

Type 2: GRUB Module

Learn about .mod file type. It is software module used by GRUB, a boot loader for loading operating systems. GRUB 2 was redesigned to be modular. This allows smaller boot loader footprint since only r...

General Information

Title MOD File Extension
Extension .mod
Full Form GRUB Module File
File Type Module File
Developer GNU Project
MIME Type application/x-grub2-mod

File Function

Primary Function Extend functionality
Additional Functions Add drivers, commands
Features Modular, Loadable

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Boot Loaders Yes
Operating Systems Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Vulnerable code
Best Practices Verified boot, Signature checking

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1999
Latest Version GRUB 2.06 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .lst, .cfg, .img

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GNU GRUB Free Cross-platform

Type 3: Camcorder Recorded Video File

General Information

Title MOD File Extension
Extension .mod
Full Form Camcorder Recorded Video File
File Type Video File
Developer Panasonic, JVC
MIME Type video/mpeg

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions Store audio
Features MPEG-2, Standard Definition

File Characteristics

Quality Standard Definition
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Personal Videos Yes
Editing Projects Yes
Video Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backup, Conversion

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mpg, .mpeg, .vob, .ts

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux
FFmpeg Free Windows, Mac, Linux
HandBrake Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 4: Fortran Module

A Fortran module file has the .MOD extension. It is a text file in Fortran format. It contains data types, constants, functions and subroutines to create programs. It lets you reuse code across progra...

General Information

Title MOD File Extension
Extension .mod
Full Form Fortran Module File
File Type Binary File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store declarations
Additional Functions Enable reusability, Facilitate compilation
Features Modular programming, Quick access

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Indirectly

Use Cases

Scientific Computing Yes
Engineering Yes
Academic Research Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Version control, Modular design

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Depends on compiler
Latest Version Compiler-dependent

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .f, .f90, .f95

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GNU Fortran Compiler Free Cross-platform
Intel Fortran Compiler Paid, Free version Windows, Linux, macOS
G95 Fortran Compiler Free Cross-platform

Type 5: Go Module Definition

General Information

Title Go Module Definition File
Extension .mod
Full Form Go Module File
File Type Module Definition File
Developer Google
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define module
Additional Functions Dependency management
Features Version tracking, Package management

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Package Management Yes
Software Development Yes
Version Control Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular updates, Auditing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2018
Latest Version Go 1.17+ (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .go, .sum

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Go Command Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Visual Studio Code Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Goland Paid Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 6: Neverwinter Nights Module

General Information

Title MOD File Extension
Extension .mod
Full Form Neverwinter Nights Module
File Type Game Module File
Developer BioWare
MIME Type application/x-nwn-module

File Function

Primary Function Store game content
Additional Functions Custom scenarios, Game modifications
Features Encapsulated, Pre-compiled

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With Toolset

Use Cases

Custom Gameplay Yes
Game Modding Yes
Multiplayer Scenarios Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious scripts
Best Practices Scan for malware, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2002
Latest Version Enhanced Edition (2018)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .hak, .erf, .tlk

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Neverwinter Nights Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
NWN Toolset Included with Neverwinter Nights Windows
NWNScript Compiler Free Windows, Linux

Type 7: AMPL Model File

General Information

Title AMPL Model File
Extension .mod
Full Form Mathematical Programming Language Model File
File Type Programming/Script File
Developer AMPL Optimization LLC
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define optimization models
Additional Functions Prescribe constraints, variables
Features Algebraic modeling, Extensible

File Characteristics

Quality Readable, Structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Operation Research Yes
Economic Planning Yes
Resource Allocation Yes
Scheduling Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Modularity

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1985
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dat, .run, .lp, .mps

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
AMPL Commercial, Free trial Windows, Mac, Linux
GAMS Commercial, Free trial Windows, Mac, Linux
Cplex Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 8: Femap Model

A MOD file is a music module file in the standard format, from the Amiga. It has note patterns like MIDI and samples of instruments. MOD files are for games and demoscene art. Karsten Obarski made t...

General Information

Title MOD File Extension
Extension .mod
Full Form Femap Model File
File Type CAD Model File
Developer Siemens PLM Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Stores model data
Additional Functions Simulation, Analysis
Features 3D geometry, Material properties

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Engineering Analysis Yes
Simulation Yes
Mechanical Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Femap Yes
Version Updates Aligned with software releases

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fem, .nas, .stp, .iges

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Siemens Femap Commercial Windows
Other CAE Software Varies

Type 9: Archicad Module

General Information

Title MOD File Extension
Extension .mod
Full Form ArchiCAD Module File
File Type CAD Module File
Developer Graphisoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store building models
Additional Functions Facilitate collaboration, Reuse elements
Features 3D design, Parametric objects

File Characteristics

Quality High-precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Architecture Yes
Construction Planning Yes
Design Reuse Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version ArchiCAD 25 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pln, .gsm, .tpl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Graphisoft ArchiCAD Commercial Windows, Mac

Type 10: V Package Definition

General Information

Title MOD File Extension
Extension .mod
Full Form V Package Definition File
File Type Module Definition File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define package
Additional Functions Software module description
Features Text-based, Human-readable

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Module Management Yes
Package Definition Yes
Software Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Version control

Historical/Version Information

Associated With V Language
Relevant Versions N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .v, .vc.json

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
V Language Compiler Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Text Editors Free Windows, Mac, Linux