All about DATA_3 Files

The DATA_3 file type is primarily associated with Unity Editor.

DATA_3	File extension: DATA_3
	File type:	binary file container

What is a DATA_3 file

DATA_3 files mostly belong to Unity Editor. A DATA_3 file is a binary file that stores asset data used by the Unity engine. It holds game data in a compact format that Unity partially parses during loading.
Key details provided by FilExt.com include:

Binary Format: The file is not designed to be read by text editors because it contains raw binary data.

Unity Asset: It is part of the assets used by Unity projects, meaning it could store textures, models, or other game components.

Specialized Tools: To view or inspect its contents, you must use tools like the Unity Editor or asset extraction software such as AssetStudio or the Unity Asset Bundle Extractor.

FilExt.com note: Though the file does not come with extensive public documentation, it plays a critical role in how Unity organizes and loads game content.

How do you open DATA_3 files?

You need a suitable software like Unity Editor to open a DATA_3 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 DATA_3 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DATA_3 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 DATA_3 files:

Unity Editor
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DATA_3 files are often referred to as Unity Editor data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Chrome (Chrome cache) by Google
DATA_3 files are mostly temporary files created by Internet browser Chrome, located in AppData\Google\Chrome\UserData\Default\Cache. This file format is classified as Temporary data.

DATA_3 file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. In the following you will find our evaluation of the DATA_3 files:

You will often come across the DATA_3 file type. This includes different formats for the applicable programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

65% of all DATA_3 files start with the magic bytes C3 CA 04 C1 00 00 02 00 03, which are always the first bytes of this file format. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. A typical file size is 4 MB. The file type is relatively new. A common filename is data_0..

All other DATA_3 files (35%) have no uniform format. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your DATA_3 file!

Technical Data for DATA_3 File Extension

File classification:

Data

a data_3 binary file container is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DATA_3 files

Associate the DATA_3 file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open binary file containers. Because only the current version supports the latest DATA_3 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Unity Editor update.
To make sure that your DATA_3 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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