File Extension Library


.VMAP_C File Extension

  • Developer by: Valve
  • Category: Game Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .VMAP_C files and how to open them?

Can't open .VMAP_C 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 .VMAP_C file.

What is a .VMAP_C file extension?

.VMAP_C file extension is created by Valve. .VMAP_C has been classified as Game Files. The format of .VMAP_C file is Binary.

.VMAP_C is Valve Source 2 Compiled Map File

A VMAP_C file is a compiled map file used by games with the Source 2 engine, such as DOTA 2 and Robot Repair. It contains a map, which includes the layout of lanes, ancients, fountains, barracks, runes, towers, neutral camps, shops, and other map elements. VMAP_C files are compiled from .VMAP files using Hammer Editor, which are then used in the game running the Source 2 engine.

VMAP_C files were introduced with the release of the Source 2 engine and replaced the .BSP file, which was used by Source 1 engine games. VMAP_C files are most commonly used by DOTA 2 but may also be used by other games that use the Source 2 engine.

You can create VMAP_C files with the Valve Hammer Editor, which is included in the Source SDK and DOTA 2 Workshop Tools. After you are done modifying a VMAP file, you must build it into a compiled map (VMAP_C file), which is packaged in a .VPK file. Select File → Build Map, choose your settings, and click Build to compile the VMAP file.

List of all softwares that can open the Valve Source 2 Compiled Map File
Windows
Valve Hammer Editor
Valve DOTA 2 Workshop Tools
Valve DOTA 2
Mac
Valve DOTA 2
Linux
Valve DOTA 2

How to fix problems with .VMAP_C files

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