NUT files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: NUT Video File
The NUT format aims to provide a flexible container for multimedia content. It allows for the inclusion of different audio and video streams within a single file. The NUT format supports features such...
General Information
| Title | NUT File Extension |
| Extension | .nut |
| Full Form | NUT Video File |
| File Type | Multimedia File |
| Developer | FFmpeg project |
| MIME Type | video/x-nut |
File Function
| Primary Function | Video storage |
| Additional Functions | Audio storage, Subtitle storage |
| Features | Container format, Timestamps, Error detection |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High, Lossless |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Video Editing | Yes |
| Media Playback | Yes |
| Streaming | Possible |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Arbitrary code execution |
| Best Practices | Trusted sources, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2004 |
| Latest Update | Refer to FFmpeg |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mkv, .avi, .mov |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 FFmpeg |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
 MPlayer |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Squirrel Script
There is another ".nut" file type. You can look at the file size to find the type. Squirrel script NUT files are mostly smaller than 1 MB. Video NUT files are usually bigger than 1 MB. A NUT file ca...
General Information
| Title | NUT File Extension |
| Extension | .nut |
| Full Form | Squirrel Script File |
| File Type | Script File |
| Developer | Alberto Demichelis |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain code |
| Additional Functions | Game scripting, Configuration |
| Features | Lightweight, Embedded |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on script |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Application Scripting | Yes |
| Configuration | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Script injection |
| Best Practices | Sanitize inputs, Validate scripts |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2003 |
| Latest Version | Squirrel 3.1 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .lua, .py, .rb |
Type 3: Namco Universal Texture
General Information
| Title | NUT File Extension |
| Extension | .nut |
| Full Form | Namco Universal Texture File |
| File Type | Texture File |
| Developer | Namco Bandai Games |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store textures |
| Additional Functions | Graphics rendering |
| Features | Multiple textures, Mipmaps |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High, Game-specific |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Video Games | Yes |
| Modding | Yes |
| Texture Editing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Backup, Validate sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Depends on game |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dds, .tga, .png |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| TexConvGUI |
Free | Windows |
| Noesis |
Free | Windows |
| Custom Tools |
N/A | Varies |