VDF File

What are VDF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a VDF 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 VDF files.

What is a VDF file?

VDF files have multiple uses, and VirtualDub Filter Plug-in is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

VirtualDub Filter Plug-in

VDF is an acronym for VirtualDub Filter. Files that contain the .vdf file extension usually hold filter plug-ins for the VirtualDub video capture and processing software application.

The VDF plug-ins contained in these files allow for special effects and added file support within the VirtualDub application.

How to open VDF files

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

Programs that open VirtualDub Filter Plug-in files

Last updated: July 31, 2023

All known file formats using extension .VDF

While VirtualDub Filter Plug-in is a popular type of VDF-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .VDF file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Avira AntiVir Virus Database

The .vdf file extension is also used for AntiVir virus definition files. These files store information about the viruses that the AntiVir program scans a user's hard drive for.

VDF opener for Windows

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

Steam Install Script

We know that one VDF format is Steam Install Script. 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 VDF files

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

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of VDF files. Remember, different programs may use VDF 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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