DFF file extension. How to open and convert files with DFF file suffix

Files with dff extension can be typically encountered as 3D models from RenderWare 3D modeling and video gaming engine. Best known from GTA series.

There are 2 other file types using
the DFF file extension!

.dff - Dynamic File Format resource database

.dff - Direct Stream Digital Interchange File Format

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Software that open dff file

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DFF file extension - RenderWare model

What is dff file? How to open dff files?

File type specification:

3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file type

File extension dff is probably best known for it's use for model formats from RenderWare software.

RenderWare (RW) is computer and video game middleware from Criterion Software. Model file is saved in he RenderWare binary stream format.

Used in computer and console games such as Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as well as several other titles from EA.

Updated: August 25, 2023

The default software associated to open dff file:

ZModeler

Company or developer:
Zanoza Software Developing Team

ZModeler (Zanoza Modelerr) is 3D editing software that allows users to create custom add-on objects to Direct3D based games. ZModeler is capable of complex modeling, even though it does not support important modeling functions such as chamfering, extruding, or beveling.

Help how to open:

Use ZModeler to open .dff model files. Blender can be used as well, but requires plugin.

How to convert:

Probably can be exported to other formats.

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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open dff file, edit dff file, convert dff file, view dff file, play dff file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Software that open dff file - RenderWare model

Programs supporting the exension dff on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open dff file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with dff file by default:
ZModeler
Other suggested software:
Blender

Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

Blender for Mac

Linux/Unix:

Blender for Linux

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