.VTF File Extension

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

Type 1: Valve Texture Format

General Information

Title VTF File Extension
Extension .vtf
Full Form Valve Texture Format
File Type Texture File
Developer Valve Corporation
MIME Type image/vnd.valve.source.texture

File Function

Primary Function Store texture data
Additional Functions Supports animation, mipmaps
Features Multiple resolutions, Hardware optimization

File Characteristics

Quality Varies with resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
3D modeling Yes
Real-time rendering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate file source, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004
Latest Version As per Steam updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dds, .tga, .bmp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Valve Hammer Editor Free Windows
GIMP with VTF plug-in Free Windows, Mac, Linux
VTFEdit Free Windows

Type 2: 3DESIGN CAD File

The VTF file extension represents a three-dimensional design made with 3DESIGN CAD. 3DESIGN CAD is jewelry design software by Vision Numeric USA Inc. The VTF file contains the 3D model, surface data, ...

General Information

Title VTF File Extension
Extension .vtf
Full Form 3DESIGN CAD File
File Type CAD File
Developer Vision Numeric
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store CAD designs
Additional Functions 3D modeling, Rendering
Features Parametric, High precision

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Jewelry Design Yes
Product Modeling Yes
Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Date unknown
Latest Version Depends on 3DESIGN CAD version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .stl, .obj, .3dm, .iges

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
3DESIGN CAD Paid Windows, Mac