.XXX File Extension

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

Type 1: Compucon Singer Embroidery File

XXX files contain stitch patterns. The files have color, letters, design patterns, stitch density, and size. XXX files are created in Compucon's Embroidery Operating System. It is used for creating em...

General Information

Title .XXX File Extension
Extension .xxx
Full Form Compucon/Singer Embroidery File
File Type Embroidery Design File
Developer Compucon
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store embroidery patterns
Additional Functions Embroidery design instructions
Features Stitch data, Color information

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Embroidery Design Yes
Pattern Creation Yes
Machine Embroidery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Verify sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Date unknown
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pes, .dst, .hus, .exp, .jef

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Embird Paid Windows
BuzzXplore Paid Windows
Singer Embroidery Software Paid Windows

Type 2: Extractor Ransomware Encrypted File

General Information

Title .XXX File Extension
Extension .xxx
Full Form Extractor Ransomware Encrypted File
File Type Ransomware Encrypted Data
Developer Cybercriminals
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Data encryption
Additional Functions Ransom demand facilitation
Features Encrypted, Locked

File Characteristics

Quality Unusable
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Targeted Systems Windows, Mac, Linux
Affected Data Personal, Business

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data loss, Extortion
Best Practices Regular backups, Anti-malware

Historical/Version Information

Discovery Date Varies
Ransomware Variants Multiple

Associated Types

Related Extensions .encrypted, .locked, .crypt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
No Compatible Software N/A N/A
Ransomware Decryptor Tools Free, Paid Varies

Type 3: Unreal Engine 3 Cooked Content

Some games store cooked versions of various game assets in XXX files. For example, Mortal Kombat X stores in-game music and audio files in XXX files. The Unreal Engine processes and optimizes these fi...

General Information

Title .XXX File Extension
Extension .xxx
Full Form Unreal Engine 3 Cooked Content
File Type Game Data File
Developer Epic Games
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game assets
Additional Functions Optimized for performance
Features Binary format, Platform-specific

File Characteristics

Quality High performance
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Varies
Editable No, Compiled

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
Real-time Simulations Yes
3D Visualization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Tampering risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Signed assets

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2006
Latest Version As of UE3 final release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .upk, .umap, .uasset

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Unreal Engine 3 Varies Windows, Mac, Console platforms
Unreal Development Kit (UDK) Free Windows, Mac