All about AF Files

The AF file type is primarily associated with CryENGINE.

AFFile Extension AF
File extension: AF
File type:  animation file

What is an AF file?

AF files mostly belong to CryENGINE. An AF file can store different kinds of data. In its primary use, it is an animation file used by game engines such as CryENGINE to hold keyframe and skeletal data for real‐time object movements.
Additional uses include:
  • Game Animation: The file may contain animation sequences seen in titles like Alien Swarm Reactive Drop. Visit the CryENGINE website for more information.
  • GIS and Font Data: Some AF files are labeled as RQAF data files and may be used as ArcGIS font files in mapping applications.
  • Database/Backup Archives: Other AF files are compressed (using GZIP) and include an SQLite database, serving as backup archives. More details can be found at the SQLite website.
  • FilExt.com note: Checking the file header can help identify which type of data the file holds.

    How to open an AF file

    You need a suitable software like CryENGINE to open an AF file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your AF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a AF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert AF files:

    1. CryENGINE
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. AF files are often referred to as CryENGINE games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. 3DPlus2 (Model) by Serif

    AF file format details:

    Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Below you will find our evaluation of the AF files:

    AF is not a common file extension and has no uniform or dominant file format. The file formats most commonly found in AF files are:

    All other AF files (88%) have different formats, such as ZIP. These files are often connected to locations, lesson, voice, backup, common, models or volte. You can get all the details of your AF file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .af file to analyze" above.

    Technical Data for AF File Extension

    File classification:
    Game
    Related files:
    ani, rqaf, arc, afm, afdesign, afphoto, af0, 1af, jpeg, apk, ai, pdf, zip, 3d2, sqlite, db, gz

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Form.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenForm %1]

    ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Form.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenForm %1]

    ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Form.1
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenForm %1]

    ProgramID: daffile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DAP\DAP.EXE DAF:%l

    ProgramID: MMJB.SAF
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mmjblaunch.exe %1


    an af animation file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with AF files

    • Associate the AF file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open animation files. Because only the current version supports the latest AF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available CryENGINE update.
    • To make sure that your AF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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