VMAP_C

Basic information about VMAP_C file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VMAP_C（*.VMAP_C or *.vmap_c）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the VMAP_C file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the VMAP_C file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VMAP_C file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VMAP_C file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VMAP_C file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the VMAP_C file?
How to open a VMAP_C file?
What programs do I need to open a VMAP_C file?
What programs help to create and edit a VMAP_C file?
How to convert VMAP_C files to another file format?
How to convert another files to VMAP_C file format?

1.Detail information about VMAP_C file extension: Valve Source 2 Compiled Map File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VMAP_C files
File type	Valve Source 2 Compiled Map File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Valve	File format	Binary
Description	VMAP_C file is a Valve Source 2 Compiled Map File developed by Valve. A VMAP_C file is a compiled map file used by games with the Source 2 engine, such as DOTA 2 and Robot Repair. It contains a map, which includes the layout of lanes, ancients, fountains, barracks, runes, towers, neutral camps, shops, and other map elements. VMAP_C files are compiled from .VMAP files using Hammer Editor, which are then used in the game running the Source 2 engine.
Windows	Valve Hammer Editor Valve DOTA 2 Workshop Tools Valve DOTA 2
macOS	Valve DOTA 2
Linux	Valve DOTA 2

Can't open a VMAP_C file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.VMAP_C”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the VMAP_C extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support VMAP_C file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of VMAP_C files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a VMAP_C file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VMAP_C file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a VMAP_C file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the VMAP_C file is damaged.
Whether the VMAP_C file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the VMAP_C file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the VMAP_C file format is incompletely.
Whether the VMAP_C file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a VMAP_C file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a VMAP_C file.

If the VMAP_C file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.