.PLR File Extension

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

Type 1: Terraria Player Profile

Terraria uses PLR files. PLRs show player profiles. The PLR contains player name, appearance, maximum HP and MP, inventory, game type, and time played. Before playing Terraria, players create profil...

General Information

Title PLR File Extension
Extension .plr
Full Form Terraria Player File
File Type Game Data File
Developer Re-Logic
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store player data
Additional Functions Character customization, Inventory management
Features Binary format, Encoded

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Game Progression Yes
Character Backup Yes
Inventory Transfer Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Use reputable editors

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release May 2011
Latest Version As per Terraria updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wld (Terraria World File)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Terraria Paid Windows, Mac, Linux, Console, Mobile
TEdit Free Windows

Type 2: rFactor Player File

Terraria uses PLR files to show player profiles. Before playing, players create a profile specifying character details: name, gender, appearance, game type. Terraria saves profiles as PLR files. These...

General Information

Title PLR File Extension
Extension .plr
Full Form rFactor Player File
File Type Game File
Developer Image Space Incorporated
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store player data
Additional Functions Save settings, configurations
Features Customizable, User-specific

File Characteristics

Quality Game-dependent
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with text editor

Use Cases

Simulation Racing Yes
Game Customization Yes
Player Progress Tracking Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup regularly, Edit cautiously

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2005
Latest Version rFactor 2 (2013)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rfm, .veh, .gmt, .mas

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
rFactor Paid Windows