What is the MAP File Extension?

Author:   |   Amended: December 05, 2018

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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 Name:.map
Type:Furcadia Dream File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Fallout Map File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Leges Motus Map File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:TECkit Mapping File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Rigs Of Rods Key Assignments File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Weather Defender Map
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:NAVIGON Map File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Geographical Map
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:ArcView Network Map
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Route 66 Card Document
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Microsoft Visual Studio Linker Map File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Micrografx Picture Publisher Data File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:BrainVoyager QX Map File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Delphi Detailed Map File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Native Instruments REAKTOR Wavetable File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Leadwerks Game Engine Map
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:WAsP Terrain Map File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Fly! Map Description File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Server Side Image Map File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Poser 3D Map File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:OziExplorer Map File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Offline Explorer File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Ingres Termcap Mapping File
.MAP
File Name:.map
Type:Imagination Image Map Editor Coordinates File

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MAP Requests


Primary OS Ranking

WindowsMacintoshLinuxChromeOtherWindows: 97%Macintosh: 2%Linux: 1%Chrome: 0%Other: 0%
Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)

OS Ranking

WindowsAndroidiOSMacintoshLinuxWindows: 83%Android: 12%iOS: 3%Macintosh: 2%Linux: 1%
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 - 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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