POD files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Terminal Reality Game Data File
Container format used by Terminal Reality games. Some game data types stored are: 3D models, textures, maps, user interface, as well as sounds. There are four formats but all use the ".pod" extension...
General Information
| Title | POD File Extension |
| Extension | .pod |
| Full Form | Terminal Reality Game Data File |
| File Type | Game Data File |
| Developer | Terminal Reality |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game data |
| Additional Functions | Resource archive |
| Features | Binary format, Compressed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Game dependent |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Resource Extraction | Yes |
| Game Development | Limited |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Backup original files, Scan for viruses |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Varies by game |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pak, .zip, .bsp |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Noesis |
Free | Windows |
| Dragon UnPACKer |
Free | Windows |
| GLC_Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: OpenProj Project File
We have free online .POD file apps. They allow to view, edit, convert from and to POD, merge, split and compare POD files without installing anything. Please click the links to see the complete detail...
General Information
| Title | POD File Extension |
| Extension | .pod |
| Full Form | OpenProj Project File |
| File Type | Project File |
| Developer | Serena Software |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.serena.openproj |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project data |
| Additional Functions | Project planning, Resource allocation |
| Features | Task management, Gantt charts |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Project Management | Yes |
| Scheduling | Yes |
| Tracking | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, File scanning |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | N/A |
| Discontinued | Yes |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mpp, .mpx, .xml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| ProjectLibre |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| OpenProj by Serena Software |
Discontinued | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: Perl POD File
Games using POD files include Nocturne, Monster Truck Madness, 4x4 Evolution, and others. POD files may be saved in POD1, POD2, POD3, or POD5 formats with ".pod" extension. Their contents can be extra...
General Information
| Title | POD File Extension |
| Extension | .pod |
| Full Form | Plain Old Documentation File |
| File Type | Documentation Text File |
| Developer | Larry Wall |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Documentation |
| Additional Functions | Inline comments |
| Features | Readable, Simple markup |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Documentation | Yes |
| Tutorial Writing | Yes |
| Technical Manuals | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Peer review |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Late 1980s |
| Latest Version | Part of Perl 5.34.0 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pm, .pl, .t |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Perl |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
| Pod Viewer |
Free | Varies |
| Pod2man |
Free | Unix-like |