.PWN File Extension

Pawn Source Code File

Files with .pwn extension are Pawn source code files. Pawn is an open source programming language used to create scripts in games. Compiled Pawn source code files create .amx executable files. The .pw...

General Information

Title PWN File Extension
Extension .pwn
Full Form Pawn Source Code File
File Type Script/Source Code
Developer Compuphase
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Contain Pawn code
Additional Functions Compile to AMX bytecode
Features Scripting, Lightweight

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on code
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Server Scripting Yes
Embedded Systems Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script vulnerabilities
Best Practices Input validation, Sanitization

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Depends on compiler

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .amx, .inc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Pawn Compiler Free Windows, Linux
Zeex's Compiler Free Windows, Linux
Sublime Text with Pawn Syntax Free Windows, Mac, Linux