MAP File

What are MAP files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MAP file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your MAP files.

What is a MAP file?

MAP files have multiple uses, and Quake Game Engine Map is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Quake Game Engine Map File

The .map file extension is used by computer games that have been created with one of the Quake game engines. These files contain uncompiled game maps. These maps are saved in a text-based format, allowing them to be compiled into a .bsp binary map.

Some of the gaming applications that use the .map file extension include the first three editions of Quake, Duke Nukem, and the Half-Life computer games.

How to open MAP files

We have identified three MAP openers that are compatible with this specific type of MAP file.

Programs that open Quake Game Engine Map files

Last updated: January 25, 2025

All known file formats using extension .MAP

While Quake Game Engine Map File is a popular type of MAP-file, we know of 36 different uses of the .MAP file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

3by5 Index File

We know that one MAP format is 3by5 Index File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different MAP openers which you will find listed below.

7 Days To Die (Game) Player Map File

We know that one MAP format is 7 Days To Die (Game) Player Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ACT! Contact Map

We know that one MAP format is ACT! Contact Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Advanced Strategic Command Map

We know that one MAP format is Advanced Strategic Command Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Alien Trilogy Map

We know that one MAP format is Alien Trilogy Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Amulets And Armor Map

We know that one MAP format is Amulets And Armor Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ANIMagic Map File

We know that one MAP format is ANIMagic Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Ardour Midi Map/bindings

We know that one MAP format is Ardour Midi Map/bindings. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

BASIC8 Map

We know that one MAP format is BASIC8 Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Bochs Keymap File

We know that one MAP format is Bochs Keymap File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MAP opener for Windows

We have identified one MAP opener that is compatible with this specific type of MAP file.

Dark Reign Map

We know that one MAP format is Dark Reign Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

DeathTrack Map

We know that one MAP format is DeathTrack Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

DIV Games Studio Map File

We know that one MAP format is DIV Games Studio Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Empire Deluxe Map

We know that one MAP format is Empire Deluxe Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Furcadia (Game) Map File

We know that one MAP format is Furcadia (Game) Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Programs that open these MAP files

We have identified one MAP opener that is compatible with this specific type of MAP file.

Garmin Navigon Map File

We know that one MAP format is Garmin Navigon Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Gen Surf Map File

We know that one MAP format is Gen Surf Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Hex Workshop Char Map File

We know that one MAP format is Hex Workshop Char Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Leges Motus Map File

We know that one MAP format is Leges Motus Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MapInfo MapBasic Map File

We know that one MAP format is MapInfo MapBasic Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Programs that open these MAP files

We have identified one MAP opener that is compatible with this specific type of MAP file.

Mapsforge Binary Map File

We know that one MAP format is Mapsforge Binary Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Programs that open these MAP files

We have identified one MAP opener that is compatible with this specific type of MAP file.

MapVue Profilometry Data

We know that one MAP format is MapVue Profilometry Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Microchip MPLAB XC8 Compiler Map

We know that one MAP format is Microchip MPLAB XC8 Compiler Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Neophyte: The Spirit Master Map Data

We know that one MAP format is Neophyte: The Spirit Master Map Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Nihilistic Map

We know that one MAP format is Nihilistic Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

NoX Map

We know that one MAP format is NoX Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Orda: Severnyi Veter Map

We know that one MAP format is Orda: Severnyi Veter Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

OziExplorer Map File

We know that one MAP format is OziExplorer Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Programs that open these MAP files

We have identified one MAP opener that is compatible with this specific type of MAP file.

Papyrus X Chars Mapping

We know that one MAP format is Papyrus X Chars Mapping. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PCRaster Map File

We know that one MAP format is PCRaster Map File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

The Saboteur Map

We know that one MAP format is The Saboteur Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

TiEmu Key Mapping File

We know that one MAP format is TiEmu Key Mapping File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Programs that open these MAP files

We have identified one MAP opener that is compatible with this specific type of MAP file.

Transland Map

We know that one MAP format is Transland Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Ulead Color Map

We know that one MAP format is Ulead Color Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Wreckin Crew Level Map

We know that one MAP format is Wreckin Crew Level Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of MAP files. Remember, different programs may use MAP files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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