.XMF File Extension

XMF files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Cal3D XML Mesh File

General Information

Title XMF File Extension
Extension .xmf
Full Form Cal3D XML Mesh File
File Type 3D Model Format
Developer Cal3D Project
MIME Type text/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D mesh
Additional Functions Define geometry

File Characteristics

Text-Based Yes
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Animation Yes
3D Modeling Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate schema

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xsf, .xaf, .xrf, .cal3d

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Blender Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Cal3D Free Cross-platform

Type 2: Extensible Music File

XMF files bundle music content. An XMF file may contain a MIDI file. It can also contain sounds the MIDI file uses. XMF definitions first allowed bundling MIDI files and sounds. For example, a MIDI fi...

General Information

Title XMF File Extension
Extension .xmf
Full Form Extensible Music File
File Type Audio File
Developer Interactive Audio Special Interest Group
MIME Type audio/mobile-xmf

File Function

Primary Function Audio playback
Additional Functions Music notation, Interactive audio
Features Polyphonic, MIDI-based

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Mobile Ringtones Yes
Video Games Yes
Interactive Media Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies by device

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mid, .midi, .rmi

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Mobile Devices Built-in Various mobile OS
Awave Studio Commercial Windows
Others Varies Varies

Type 3: GameJack Disc Image File

General Information

Title XMF File Extension
Extension .xmf
Full Form GameJack Disc Image File
File Type Disc Image File
Developer S.A.D. GmbH
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store disc image
Additional Functions Backup, Duplication
Features Copy protection, Multiple tracks

File Characteristics

Quality High, Lossless
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Game Backup Yes
Software Distribution Yes
Data Preservation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Piracy concerns
Best Practices Legal use, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .iso, .bin, .cue, .mdf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GameJack Commercial Windows
ISOBuster Free, Paid version Windows
Daemon Tools Free, Paid version Windows