.PIG File Extension

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

Type 1: Descent and Descent 2 Game Assets

A PIG file contains textures, sound effects and model data used by the first-person shooter games Descent and Descent 2. In these games, players pilot a spaceship through underground mines to battle a...

General Information

Title PIG File Extension
Extension .pig
Full Form Descent Game Texture File
File Type Game Asset File
Developer Parallax Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store textures, sounds
Additional Functions Contain game levels, models
Features Binary format, Archive

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Custom Levels Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup original files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1994
Latest Update Varies by tool

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pof, .rl2, .mn2, .dtx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Descent Commercial DOS, Windows, Mac
Descent 2 Commercial DOS, Windows, Mac
DLE (Descent Level Editor) Free Windows, Linux

Type 2: Pirates of the Burning Sea Data File

PIG files contain game asset data. PIG files were used in the Descent games. Pirates of The Burning Sea also uses PIG files. PIG files are not meant to be opened by players. Some Descend modding utili...

General Information

Title PIG File Extension
Extension .pig
Full Form Pirates of the Burning Sea Data File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Flying Lab Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Contain models, textures
Features Binary format, Archived

File Characteristics

Quality High (game assets)
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency Yes (textures)
Editable No (proprietary)

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Modding Limited
Asset Extraction Yes (with tools)

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Valid sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2008
Latest Update Varies (game updates)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pak, .dat, .assets

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Pirates of the Burning Sea Free-to-play Windows
File Extractors Varies Varies