SHADER

Basic information about SHADER file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SHADER（*.SHADER or *.shader）, 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 SHADER file yourself.

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

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

1.Detail information about SHADER file extension: Quake 3 Engine Shader File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHADER files
File type	Quake 3 Engine Shader File	Category	Game Files
Developer	id Software	File format	Text
Description	SHADER file is a Quake 3 Engine Shader File developed by id Software. Shader properties file used by games developed with id Tech 3, the Quake III engine; contains definitions for map textures, such as image files, scale, motion, and lighting settings; referenced by other game components, such map loaders, to set appearance properties within the game.
Windows	id Software Quake 3 Microsoft Notepad Microsoft WordPad Other text editor Call of Duty Medal of Honor: Allied Assault Return to Castle Wolfenstein Return to Castle Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
macOS	id Software Quake 3 Apple TextEdit Other text editor
Linux	id Software Quake 3

Can't open a SHADER 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.SHADER”。

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 SHADER extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support SHADER 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 SHADER 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 SHADER file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SHADER 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 SHADER file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the SHADER 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.