What is a .DFF file?
A .DFF file is a type of computer file that holds a 3D model, which means it contains information about shapes that have length, width, and height. These files are made in a special format called RenderWare binary stream. This format is used by some video games to create the visual parts of the game world, like the characters and vehicles you see in the game. One of the most famous games that use this type of file is the Grand Theft Auto 3 (GTA3) series. In these games, .DFF files are used to store the designs for things like people, cars, buses, and boats.
To open or change a .DFF file, you can use a program called Blender, which is a tool for creating and editing 3D models. However, Blender can't work with .DFF files on its own; it needs something called the DragonFF plugin to understand and handle these files. Another program that can open .DFF files is Zanoza ZModeler.
If you're someone who enjoys playing GTA3 and wants to customize how players and vehicles look in the game, you might find yourself working with .DFF files. These files are organized into different parts that detail everything about the model, such as its texture (what its surface looks like), how it reflects light, the appearance of its skin, how it breaks if it's supposed to break in the game, and how shiny it is.
It's important to note that while .DFF files are for the 3D models in the game, they don't include the model's colors or designs (textures) or how the model moves (animations). Those are stored in separate files, with textures in .TXD files and animations in .ANM files.
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