File formats

From Doom Wiki

Contents 1 List of file types used by Doom Engine 2 List of file types used/created by Doom Engine editing programs 3 Doom utility file types 4 External links

[edit] List of file types used by Doom Engine

• .lmp — Doom engine unit of data. The particular format is defined by the lump type.
• .wad — Doom engine level resource file (contains textures, sprites, music, and level layout)

[edit] List of file types used/created by Doom Engine editing programs

• .deh — DeHackEd file which allows editing of hardcoded aspects of Doom engine
• .bex — Enhanced DeHackEd-type file used by Boom and other source ports
• .lev — File which can be loaded along with a PWAD and renames Doom levels
• .mus — Music file format of Doom, Heretic, Hexen and Strife

[edit] Doom utility file types

• .bat — Executable batch file that contains multiple DOS commands, and can be used to present a menu and run specific programs or utilities
• .exe — An executable program, such as SETUP.EXE or DOOM.EXE itself
• .com — Similar to .exe (not to be confused with .com websites relating to Doom)

[edit] External links

• Structure of the Doom MUS format at Doomworld/idgames