QVM files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Q Virtual Machine
File Function
| Primary Function |
Game logic |
| Additional Functions |
Store bytecode |
| Features |
Compiled, Portable |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High performance |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Game Modding |
Yes |
| Game Development |
Yes |
| Custom Levels |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Code execution |
| Best Practices |
Sanitize data, Validate inputs |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.pk3, .bsp, .map |
Type 2: Quake 3 Virtual Machine File
File Function
| Primary Function |
Game logic |
| Additional Functions |
Run in QVM, Execute game code |
| Features |
Platform-independent, Compiled bytecode |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High performance |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Modification |
Yes |
| Multiplayer Games |
Yes |
| Custom Game Content |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Code exploitation |
| Best Practices |
Game patching, Code verification |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions |
.pk3, .bsp, .shader |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 Quake III Arena |
Commercial |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
| ioquake3 |
Free |
Windows, Mac, Linux |
