Opening LEVEL Files

The LEVEL file type is primarily associated with Level Editor.

LEVEL	File extension: LEVEL
	File type:	data container

What is a LEVEL file?

LEVEL files mostly belong to Level Editor. LEVEL files are specialized data containers used by video games to store the layout and elements of game levels.
Key Details summarized by FilExt.com:

Game Level Container: The file holds essential data like map layout, object positions, enemy placements, and sometimes script-based logic. It is designed for the game engine to build and render game scenes.

Engine-Specific Structure: These files are formatted to meet the demands of particular game engines. For example, titles from Sega, CryEngine, Levelhead, RVGL, Marble It Up!, and Super Mario 64 DS use them.

Editing and Viewing: Only specialized level editors or modding tools, such as the CryEngine Sandbox Editor or tools provided by the game studios, can properly open and adjust these files. Generic text editors are usually inadequate.

Integrated Game Logic: Apart from visual data, some LEVEL files may include instructions or parameters that the game engine uses to manage interactive elements.

FilExt.com tip: If you have a LEVEL file, using the game’s official or community-supported level editor is the best way to view or modify its contents.

How can I open a LEVEL file?

You need a suitable software like Level Editor to open a LEVEL 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 LEVEL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a LEVEL file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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LEVEL file format:

The file format determines how the data is stored 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. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our evaluation of the LEVEL files is as follows:

LEVEL is not a common file extension and includes very many different file formats. But the following two file formats are common:

• 10% of all LEVEL files have the same signature CPLevel. These files are not pure binary files and are therefore readable and interpretable with a text editor. The files are on average 1 KB in size and range from 610 bytes to 1 KB. The keywords CPLevel, Constr, Element, Header, MdlDat, Models, NavDat and StrTab are typical for these files. A common filename is Level.level.
• 8% of all LEVEL files have the same signature RVGL Save File 1.00. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The average file size is 72 bytes with most files being between 72 bytes and 80 bytes in size. The following keywords are characteristic: RVGL Save File 1.00 and abadalla. These files are attributed to west and wild.

The remaining 82% of all LEVEL files are files with no common format, the following 4 formats can be found: CRY and FLevelLEVEL. They are often associated with persistent, interiors or arena. If you want to find out what your LEVEL file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.