File Extension Library


.ANIM File Extension

  • Developer by: Autodesk
  • Category: 3D Image Files
  • Format: Text

What are .ANIM files and how to open them?

Can't open .ANIM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ANIM file.

What is a .ANIM file extension?

.ANIM file extension is created by Autodesk. .ANIM has been classified as 3D Image Files. The format of .ANIM file is Text.

.ANIM is Maya Animation File

3D animation file created by Maya, a professional 3D modeling application; saves references to objects and their animation properties; includes keyframes that specify anchor points of the animation; also includes rotations and the timeline.

ANIM files allow modelers to create smooth motions by defining a number of intermediate frames between keyframes that are rendered automatically by a graphics engine. For example, a human arm can move by specifying a starting keyframe at frame 0 and an ending keyframe at frame 20.

List of all softwares that can open the Maya Animation File
Windows
Autodesk Maya 2018
File Type 2 Unity Animation File
Developer by: Unity Technologies Category: 3D Image Files

Animation file created by Unity, a 3D game development tool; created in Unity's Animation View and saves an animation clip; specifies the moving parts of 3D game objects using animation curves and events; can be scripted with the Unity scripting engine.

The Unity Animation View can be accessed by selecting Window → Animation.

List of all softwares that can open the Unity Animation File
Windows
Unity Technologies Unity
Mac
Unity Technologies Unity
File Type 3 Amiga Animation File
Developer by: Amiga Category: Video Files Format: Binary

Simple animation file created in the Amiga ANIM format; saves a bitmap image frames plus deltas, which store the changes between the frames that make up the animation; used by older Amiga computers.

The Amiga ANIM format is based on the Interchange File Format (.IFF files).

File Type 4 Antibody Animation File
Developer by: Hidden Temple Studios Category: 3D Image Files Format: Binary

DirectX animation file used by Antibody, a rail shooter game; contains animation properties for 3D game objects; used for animating the defender white blood cell, tape worms, viruses, and other objects.

List of all softwares that can open the Antibody Animation File
Windows
Hidden Temple Studios Antibody

How to fix problems with .ANIM files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ANIM files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ANIM file format
  2. You need to check the .ANIM file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)