75 catalogued formats
Game File Formats
Game formats are usually tied to an engine, a platform, or a particular title. PAK and VPK archives may contain textures, audio, and scripts, while save files and asset bundles often use proprietary serialization. A generic converter cannot safely rewrite most of them without understanding the game or engine.
Why this format suite matters
- Game archives may be compressed with engine-specific methods.
- Modding tools and engine SDKs provide safer access than ad hoc extraction.
- Save files can contain checksums and version data that break if edited blindly.
Common formats in this suite
A sample of the catalog. Not every extension has a live converter.
| Format | Extension | MIME | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAD | .wad | application/octet-stream | WAD game file format |
| ROM | .rom | application/octet-stream | ROM game file format |
| SAV | .sav | application/octet-stream | SAV game file format |
| UASSET | .uasset | application/octet-stream | UASSET game file format |
| A26 | .a26 | application/octet-stream | A26 game file format |
| A78 | .a78 | application/octet-stream | A78 game file format |
| BA2 | .ba2 | application/octet-stream | BA2 game file format |
| CCI | .cci | application/octet-stream | CCI game file format |
| CDI | .cdi | application/octet-stream | CDI game file format |
| CDT | .cdt | application/octet-stream | CDT game file format |
| CISO | .ciso | application/octet-stream | CISO game file format |
| COL | .col | application/octet-stream | COL game file format |
| CSO | .cso | application/octet-stream | CSO game file format |
| CXI | .cxi | application/octet-stream | CXI game file format |
| GCM | .gcm | application/octet-stream | GCM game file format |
| GCZ | .gcz | application/octet-stream | GCZ game file format |
| GDI | .gdi | application/octet-stream | GDI game file format |
| GEN | .gen | application/octet-stream | GEN game file format |
| GG | .gg | application/octet-stream | GG game file format |
| GS | .gs | application/octet-stream | GS game file format |
| LNX | .lnx | application/octet-stream | LNX game file format |
| MCR | .mcr | application/octet-stream | MCR game file format |
| MCS | .mcs | application/octet-stream | MCS game file format |
| Markdown Document | .md | text/markdown | MD game file format |
| MD5 | .md5 | application/octet-stream | MD5 game file format |
| N64 | .n64 | application/octet-stream | N64 game file format |
| NGC | .ngc | application/octet-stream | NGC game file format |
| NGP | .ngp | application/octet-stream | NGP game file format |
Showing 28 of 75 catalogued formats. Use the converter directory for supported tools.
Common workflows
Modding
Use the engine's official tools and keep backups before editing packed assets.
Asset inspection
Identify the engine and archive version before choosing an extractor.
Save preservation
Back up save folders before moving a game between systems.
Before you convert
Start with the application that must open the result. Use the engine's official tools and keep backups before editing packed assets. Keep the original file until the output has been opened and checked. A format name alone does not guarantee compatibility, especially for game file formats data that may include references, layers, or platform-specific metadata.
- Confirm the source file opens correctly in its original application.
- Identify the exact format and version the destination accepts.
- Keep the source until the converted file has been reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I extract a PAK file with a normal ZIP tool?
- Usually not. PAK formats are engine-specific and may use custom compression or encryption.
- Are game save files portable?
- Some are, but platform, account, and version checks can prevent a save from loading elsewhere.
- Is modding safe?
- Keep backups and use official or well-reviewed tools. Modified files can break achievements, multiplayer, or game stability.
- Does this site convert game files?
- No generic game conversion is promised. Use engine-specific tools for assets and saves.
- What should I check before converting a game file formats file?
- Confirm that the source opens in its original application, identify the format the destination requires, and keep an untouched copy. Test one representative file before processing a batch, especially when metadata, links, geometry, or layout matters.