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Opening a PLAYER File
The PLAYER file type is primarily associated with game client.
What is a PLAYER file
PLAYER files mostly belong to game client. The PLAYER file is a specialized game file that stores player-related data. It is used to save details such as character settings, game progress, and level data.
This file format is employed in several different games. For example, Mugen uses it to hold 2D fighting game character data. In another case, the file acts as a save file for Metro Exodus by recording game level and progress information. Additionally, Minecraft uses a similar player data file to store items like inventory and position; you can learn more about it here. Other games, such as those developed with the KGT RPG Engine or seen in titles like Maelstrom and Windward, also adopt PLAYER files to record game character data and save states.
Because these files are generally in a binary format, they are intended to be used by their specific game software.
Mugen: Contains 2D fighting game character details. Metro Exodus: Holds game level and progress data. Minecraft: Stores player inventory, location, and game state (further details here). KGT and others: Used for visual novel saves and other game states. FilExt.com tip: Always back up your PLAYER file before trying to edit it, and use the game’s own tools or a specialized editor to view or change its contents.
This file format is employed in several different games. For example, Mugen uses it to hold 2D fighting game character data. In another case, the file acts as a save file for Metro Exodus by recording game level and progress information. Additionally, Minecraft uses a similar player data file to store items like inventory and position; you can learn more about it here. Other games, such as those developed with the KGT RPG Engine or seen in titles like Maelstrom and Windward, also adopt PLAYER files to record game character data and save states.
Because these files are generally in a binary format, they are intended to be used by their specific game software.
How can I open a PLAYER file?
You need a suitable software like game client to open a PLAYER 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 PLAYER file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PLAYER 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 PLAYER files:
- game client
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PLAYER files are often referred to as game client games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- 2D Fighter Maker (2nd Player Data) by Enterbrain, Inc.Fighter Maker is a series of games for PlayStation consoles and Microsoft Windows. It features a robust character creation system, letting players even create animations. There are two versions of the game, Fighter Maker (FM series) and 2D Fighter Maker (2DFM series). The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 32 44 4B 47 54 32, ASCII: 2DKGT2. Related links: Wikipedia Fighter Maker Page
- Asle / ReDoX 6.1 Format
- The Player 4.0
PLAYER file format:
Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our evaluation of the PLAYER files looks like this:
The PLAYER file extension is quite common and is used by different programs with different formats. The following file formats are most commonly found in PLAYER files:
- 50% of all PLAYER files are associated with 2D Fighter Maker 2nd player data. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. PLAYER files can be up to 270 MB in size, but are often around 700 KB - 32 MB. The file type is old but is used even today. The files contain the following words: 2DKGT2G and 2DKGT2K. Such files are related to demo, fairy, maki, applejack, boss, aboga and yuki.
- 25% of all PLAYER files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "artm" at the beginning. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. The files are 23 KB to 81 KB in size, with a median of 77 KB. The following keywords are characteristic: player, human, artmPC_2013_05_14, dynamic and actor. The following filename is common: m3_06_bridge.player. Such files are related to bridge, intro, tunnel, riga, undercity, hunter, dead and lost.
All other PLAYER files (25%) have different formats, the following 5 formats exist: SBVJ and Version. They are often associated with defense, revolution, frontline, desert, garden, outro, polis or city. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your PLAYER file!
Technical Data for PLAYER File Extension
File classification:
Game
Identifier:
Hex: 32 44 4B 47 54 32, ASCII: 2DKGT2 (provided by TrID database)
Related files:
Related links:
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: MovieWorks.Player
EXEFile: E:\Player.exe /dde
EXEFile: E:\Player.exe /dde
ProgramID: MovieWorks.Player
EXEFile: Z:\Anesca\My Documents\Player.exe /dde
EXEFile: Z:\Anesca\My Documents\Player.exe /dde
a player data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with PLAYER files
- Associate the PLAYER file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest PLAYER file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available game client update.
- To make sure that your PLAYER file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .PLAYER file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.