What is the MAP File Extension?

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MAP File Summary

Most MAP files can be viewed with thirty-six known software applications, typically Valve Hammer Editor developed by Valve. It's main file type association is the Quake Engine Map File format, but also includes twenty-five other rarely-seen file types. The MAP File Extension are listed predominantly as Game Files, while in other circumstances they can be Uncommon Files or Data Files.

The MAP File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The MAP File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about MAP files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening MAP files.

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Varieties of MAP Files

  26 known file types use this extension

Leading MAP Type

.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Quake Engine Map File

MAP is a file extension that is related to map files in a game design, weather forecasting software or any software that needs a map file. Quake Engine map files are files designed for games developed with one of the Quake engines. The file is read in the text format and can be converted to the binary format to be used with other game builders that support the Binary format.

Organization: id Software
Kind:Game Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.map

Software Programs That Open The Quake Engine Map File:


Valve Hammer Editor by Valve

Windows

Torque Constructor by GarageGames

Windows

GtkRadiant by id Software

Windows
Mac
Linux

QuArK by QuArK Development Team

Windows

Other MAP File Associations

.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Halo Map File

MAP file extension is related to map files that are used by different applications. MAP file associated with Halo: Combat Evolved game saves the map that includes terrain, objects, spawn points, and other level information.

Organization: Bungie
Kind:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Halo Map File Files:


Halo: Combat Evolved by Bungie

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Furcadia Dream File

MAP extension for files associated with Furcadia Dream Files is a map for the 2D online Game referred to as a "Dream," used by Furcadia. The MAP file saves the map width, height, effects such as rain, and objects such as trees, walls, buildings, and magical plants. The files can be edited using the Furcadia Dream Editor included with the Furcadia installation.

Organization: Dragon's Eye Productions
Kind:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Furcadia Dream File Files:


Furcadia by Dragon's Eye Productions

Compatible with:

Windows
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Fallout Map File

MAP file extension may be used by the video games Fallout 1 and 2 to contain data about the maps of the gameplay environment like the game boundaries, the walls, animals and other objects. Fallout video games are post-apocalyptic, futuristic role-playing video games.

Organization: Bethesda Softworks
Kind:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Fallout Map File Files:


Fallout Series by Interplay Entertainment

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Playstation 3 System Software
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Leges Motus Map File

A MAP file extension may be found as a game map file that is used by 2D multiplayer shooting game Leges Motus. The file contains data about the game maps like spawn points, walls, and the locations of map objects.

Organization: Open Source
Kind:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Leges Motus Map File Files:


Leges Motus by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:TECkit Mapping File

MAP file extension that is associated with the text conversion program TECkit is for text mapping files. Text mapping files are functioning in converting data to Unicode. TECkit is a text converter that is used by other applications which need to perform encoding conversions.

Organization: SIL International
Kind:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open TECkit Mapping File Files:


TECkit by SIL International

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Rigs Of Rods Key Assignments File

MAP file extension which is associated with Rigs of Rods is for files that contain data about the mapping of the user's keyboard and how the keys perform different functions in Rings of Rods. Rings of Rods is a 3D game simulator for different vehicles.

Organization: Rigs of Rods Contributors
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Rigs Of Rods Key Assignments File Files:


Rigs of Rods by Rigs of Rods Contributors

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Weather Defender Map

MAP files which are associated with Weather Defender Program contain data about the maps and their configurations used for weather forecasting. Weather Defender is a professional system for weather monitoring for emergency situations.

Organization: SWIFT Weather
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Weather Defender Map Files:


Weather Defender by SWIFT Weather

Compatible with:

Windows
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:NAVIGON Map File

MAP file extension that is contained with NAVIGON GPS applications. The files contain maps that include roads and points of interest of the user. The applications use the MAP file extension may be mobile applications or GPS device applications.

Organization: NAVIGON
Kind:GIS Files

Software Programs That Open NAVIGON Map File Files:


MobileNavigator Europe by NAVIGON

Compatible with:

iOS
Android
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Geographical Map

MAP is a file extension that is associated with some geographical software. The map files contain images of various maps for different geographical regions saved in bitmap or vector graphical format. The files also may contain some navigation points, routes, points of interests.

Organization: Various Developers
Kind:GIS Files

Software Programs That Open Geographical Map Files:


MapInfo Professional by Pitney Bowes

Compatible with:

Windows

Manifold System by Manifold Software Limited

Compatible with:

Windows

TerrSet by Clark Labs

Compatible with:

Windows
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:ArcView Network Map

MAP file extension associated with ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (formerly known as ArcView) software is for map files that are generated by the software and gives the user some analytical data to solve problems in geographic networks.

Organization: ESRI
Kind:GIS Files

Software Programs That Open ArcView Network Map Files:


ArcView by ESRI

Compatible with:

Windows
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Route 66 Card Document

MAP file extension map which is related Route 66 navigation is for files that stores card documents used for internal purposes of the software. Route 66 is a software for Windows, Google Android, and Apple iOS operating systems.

Organization: Route 66 Systems
Kind:GIS Files

Software Programs That Open Route 66 Card Document Files:


Route 66 by Route 66 Systems

Compatible with:

Windows
iOS
Android
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Microsoft Visual Studio Linker Map File

MAP file extension which is also used with Visual C++ projects made by Microsoft Visual Studio as one of the common files for linking purposes between different files of the project. The MAP files have all the linker information needed for the project.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Text Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Visual Studio Linker Map File Files:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Micrografx Picture Publisher Data File

MAP file extension is also for files that are used by Micrografx Picture Publisher and contain data used by the program. Micrografx Picture Publisher is a program for painting available for Windows operating system.

Organization: Micrografx
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Micrografx Picture Publisher Data File Files:


Micrografx Picture Publisher by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:BrainVoyager QX Map File

MAP file extension which is used by BrainVoyager QX is for files that contain analytical values as a stack of slices resulting FMR analyses projects for different brain parts. BrainVoyager QX is a tool for the advanced analysis and visualization of structural and functional magnetic resonance of the human brain.

Organization: Brain Innovation
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open BrainVoyager QX Map File Files:


BrainVoyager QX by Brain Innovation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Delphi Detailed Map File

MAP file extension for optional error files that contain a list of error addresses and source line numbers, grouped together for each source file in the Delphi application. Delphi is a package for software development for Windows operating system.

Organization: Embarcadero Technologies
Kind:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Delphi Detailed Map File Files:


Delphi (IDE) by Embarcadero Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows
iOS
Android
OS X El Capitan
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Native Instruments REAKTOR Wavetable File

MAP file extension which is related to REAKTORr is for wave files that are embedded in the software. REAKTOR is a software audio producer available on Windows and Mac operating systems.

Organization: Native Instruments
Kind:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Native Instruments REAKTOR Wavetable File Files:


REAKTOR by Native Instruments

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Leadwerks Game Engine Map

MAP file extension which is related to the Leadwerks Game Engine is for files that store maps of the levels from the game. Leadwerks is a 3D video gaming engine that is available for Windows operating system.

Organization: Leadwerks Software
Kind:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Leadwerks Game Engine Map Files:


Leadwerks Game Engine by Leadwerks Software

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:WAsP Terrain Map File

MAP file extension which is related to the wind predicting software WAsP is for files that contain terrain map. The Data are stored in a text file with the default file name extension 'map'. WAsp can predict wind climates using information from wind turbines and wind farms.

Organization: Department of Wind Energy at the Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open WAsP Terrain Map File Files:


WAsP by Department of Wind Energy at the Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

Compatible with:

Windows
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Fly! Map Description File

MAP file extension which is related to Fly! is for files that contain the boundaries of the maps used by the program. Fly! is a computer flight simulator game available for Windows operating system.

Organization: Terminal Reality
Kind:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Fly! Map Description File Files:


Fly! by Terminal Reality

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Server Side Image Map File

MAP file extension for image maps is for defining a specific part of the image and relating it to other parts of the image on a web page. MAP file for images is related to HREF which is a code that says to run the imagemap program on the server.

Organization: Various Developers
Kind:Web Files

Software Programs That Open Server Side Image Map File Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Internet Explorer by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

Mozilla Firefox by Mozilla

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Solaris
illumos

Google Chrome by Google

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

Opera by Opera Software

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

Microsoft Edge by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Poser 3D Map File

MAP file extension that is associated with the 3D design software Poser is the default file extension for the files used by the software, Poser is 3D design software for CGI rendering and animation program.

Organization: Smith Micro Software
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Poser 3D Map File Files:


Poser by Smith Micro Software

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:OziExplorer Map File

MAP file extension which is related to the OziExplorer is for files that store map charts on the explorer with the geographical information to translate the X and Y coordinates. OziExplorer is a GPS mapping software for tracking and navigation that is available for Windows operating system.

Organization: D & L Software Pty Ltd
Kind:GIS Files

Software Programs That Open OziExplorer Map File Files:


OziExplorer by D & L Software Pty Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Offline Explorer File

MAP file extension that is associated with Offline Explorer is an extension for files that are downloaded from Web and FTP sites. Offline Explorer is a software developed by MetaProducts that is used to download your Web and FTP sites for later exploring.

Organization: MetaProducts® Systems
Kind:Text Files

Software Programs That Open Offline Explorer File Files:


Offline Explorer by MetaProducts® Systems

Compatible with:

Windows
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Ingres Termcap Mapping File

A MAP file extension is that which is used by Ingres Termcap for files that make it display computer terminals in a device-independent manner. This greatly simplifies the process of writing portable text mode applications.

Organization: Actian Corporation
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Ingres Termcap Mapping File Files:


Ingres Database by Actian Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
Solaris
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Imagination Image Map Editor Coordinates File

MAP file extension which is related to Imagination Image Map Editor is for coordinates files for creating maps for websites. Image maps are photos or graphics present on a web page and contain hyperlink-enabled areas that are clickable.

Organization: Multimedia Australia
Kind:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Imagination Image Map Editor Coordinates File Files:


Imagination Image Map Editor by Multimedia Australia

Compatible with:

Windows

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MAP Requests


Primary OS Ranking

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

OS Ranking

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshoot MAP Files


Issues Opening MAP Files

Valve Hammer Editor Removed

When you double-click your MAP file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Valve Hammer Editor for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your MAP with Valve Hammer Editor, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your MAP, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Wrong Version of Valve Hammer Editor is Installed

In other instances, your Quake Engine Map File file version may not be supported by your version of Valve Hammer Editor. If you do not have the proper version Valve Hammer Editor (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. The primary cause of this problem is that your Quake Engine Map File file was created by a different (newer) version of Valve Hammer Editor than what's installed.


Tip: If you right-click on your MAP file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening MAP files are due to having the wrong version of Valve Hammer Editor installed.


Other Causes of MAP File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right Valve Hammer Editor version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening MAP files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening MAP files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • MAP file type Registry entries are wrong
  • The MAP file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Invalid installation of a MAP-associated program (eg. Valve Hammer Editor)
  • Your MAP file is corrupted (issues with your Quake Engine Map File file itself)
  • Your MAP is infected with malware
  • MAP-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows cannot load your Quake Engine Map File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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