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Basic information about VTF file

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

There are 2 file types using the VTF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VTF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VTF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VTF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VTF file?
  • How to open a VTF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VTF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VTF file?
  • How to convert VTF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VTF file format?


1.Detail information about VTF file extension: Valve Texture File

File type Valve Texture File Category Game Files
Developer Valve File format N/A
Description VTF file is a Valve Texture File developed by Valve. Texture file format used by Valve Corporation's Steam Source Engine; commonly used by video games.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VTF files

Windows		 VTF Explorer
VTFEdit
Half-Life 2


2.Detail information about VTF file extension: 3DESIGN CAD File

File type 3DESIGN CAD File Category CAD Files
Developer Vision Numeric File format N/A
Description VTF file is a 3DESIGN CAD File developed by Vision Numeric.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VTF files

Windows		 Vision Numeric 3DESIGN CAD

macOS
 Vision Numeric 3DESIGN CAD

Linux		 Vision Numeric 3DESIGN CAD



Can't open a VTF 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.VTF”。

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 VTF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VTF 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.