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Basic information about VDF file

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

There are 13 file types using the VDF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VDF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VDF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VDF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VDF file?
  • How to open a VDF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VDF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VDF file?
  • How to convert VDF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VDF file format?


1.Detail information about VDF file extension: Left 4 Dead Install Script File

File type Left 4 Dead Install Script File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDF file is a Left 4 Dead Install Script File. The vdf file extension is associated with the VirtualDub, a popular video encoding and decoding utility.

The vdf file is a filter plug-in. Filter plug-ins are used to add additional features or support to the VirtualDub.

VirtualDub filters can be installed to VirtualDub by copy vdf files into a plugins sub-folder in the VirtualDub folder.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 Left 4 Dead


2.Detail information about VDF file extension: Valve Data File

File type Valve Data File Category Game Files
Developer Valve File format Text
Description VDF file is a Valve Data File developed by Valve.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 Valve Source SDK
Microsoft Notepad
Other text editor


3.Detail information about VDF file extension: AntiVir Virus Definitions File

File type AntiVir Virus Definitions File Category Data Files
Developer Avira Operations File format Binary
Description VDF file is a AntiVir Virus Definitions File developed by Avira Operations.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 Avira Antivirus Pro 2018


4.Detail information about VDF file extension: VirtualDub Video Filter

File type VirtualDub Video Filter Category Plugin Files
Developer VirtualDub File format N/A
Description VDF file is a VirtualDub Video Filter developed by VirtualDub.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 VirtualDub


5.Detail information about VDF file extension: Gothic Game Data File

File type Gothic Game Data File Category Game Files
Developer Piranha Bytes File format N/A
Description VDF file is a Gothic Game Data File developed by Piranha Bytes.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 Piranha Bytes Gothic
Piranha Bytes Gothic II
Edit with GoMan


6.Detail information about VDF file extension: Steam Client Data

File type Steam Client Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDF file is a Steam Client Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 Steam

macOS
 Steam for Mac


7.Detail information about VDF file extension: ViewCave Video File

File type ViewCave Video File Category Video Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDF file is a ViewCave Video File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 ViewCave VCV Player


8.Detail information about VDF file extension: VersaCheck Database

File type VersaCheck Database Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDF file is a VersaCheck Database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 VersaCheck


9.Detail information about VDF file extension: Vexira Antivirus Virus Definition File

File type Vexira Antivirus Virus Definition File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDF file is a Vexira Antivirus Virus Definition File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 Vexira Antivirus


10.Detail information about VDF file extension: Visionary Deposition Viewer Database File

File type Visionary Deposition Viewer Database File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDF file is a Visionary Deposition Viewer Database File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 Visionary Viewer


11.Detail information about VDF file extension: Piranha Bytes Gothic Game Data File

File type Piranha Bytes Gothic Game Data File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDF file is a Piranha Bytes Gothic Game Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 Piranha Bytes Gothic


12.Detail information about VDF file extension: Two Worlds 2 Static Model File

File type Two Worlds 2 Static Model File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDF file is a Two Worlds 2 Static Model File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 Two Worlds II


13.Detail information about VDF file extension: Divinity: Original Sin Game Data

File type Divinity: Original Sin Game Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VDF file is a Divinity: Original Sin Game Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDF files

Windows		 Divinity: Original Sin



Can't open a VDF 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.VDF”。

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 VDF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VDF 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.