.TMF File Extension

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

Type 1: TiVo Video Recording Archive

General Information

Title TMF File Extension
Extension .tmf
Full Form TiVo Video Recording Archive
File Type Video File
Developer TiVo Corporation
MIME Type application/x-tivo-recorded

File Function

Primary Function Store video recordings
Additional Functions Support metadata, compatible playback
Features Encrypted, Proprietary format

File Characteristics

Quality High, Standard Definition
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No, Proprietary

Use Cases

Personal Video Recording Yes
Media Center Yes
Archiving Shows Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low, Encrypted
Best Practices Backup, Authorized use

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tivo, .mpeg, .ts

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TiVo Desktop Discontinued Windows, Mac
kmttg Free Windows, Mac, Linux
pyTivo Free Cross-platform

Type 2: Retro-Sonic 3D Model

A TMF file is a Trace Message Format file created by Corel WordPerfect. No programs open TMF files. View data in a TMF file by playing Retro-Sonic 3D game. To view model from TMF file, extract model a...

General Information

Title TMF File Extension
Extension .tmf
Full Form Retro-Sonic 3D Model File
File Type 3D Model File
Developer Community Developers
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Support animations
Features Vertex data, Texture mapping

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on model
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Fan Projects Yes
3D Animation Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .obj, .mdl, .fbx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Retro-Sonic Engine Free Windows
Custom Tools Free Varies