File Extension Library


.UMAP File Extension

  • Developer by: Epic Games
  • Category: Game Files

What are .UMAP files and how to open them?

Can't open .UMAP 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 .UMAP file.

What is a .UMAP file extension?

.UMAP file extension is created by Epic Games. .UMAP has been classified as Game Files.

.UMAP is Unreal Engine Map File

A UMAP file is an Unreal Engine map created for games developed with the Unreal Engine, a free gaming engine used todevelop games such as BioShock, Mass Effect, and Unreal Tournament 3. It contains references to map properties that are stored in the .UPK Unreal Package such as objects, light brightness and direction, fog density and color, and shadow colors.

You can open the UMAP file with UnrealEd (Unreal Editor) and select File → Open Level then choose your UMAP file. If it will not import the file you may have to manually move it to the "Content" folder in your project directory.

List of all softwares that can open the Unreal Engine Map File
Windows
Epic Games UnrealEd

How to fix problems with .UMAP files

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