File Extension Library


.XAN File Extension

  • Developer by: Team17 Software
  • Category: Game Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .XAN files and how to open them?

Can't open .XAN 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 .XAN file.

What is a .XAN file extension?

.XAN file extension is created by Team17 Software. .XAN has been classified as Game Files. The format of .XAN file is Binary.

.XAN is Worms Map File

Map file used by some Worms series games including Worms 3D and Worms Mayhem; saves the three-dimensional geometry of the map and includes features such as terrain, buildings, and water.

Worms can style maps for day, evening, or night using custom shader (.csh) files that are installed in the same directory as the maps. For example, the map DEMO_Mission.xan has corresponding files, DEMO_MissionDAY.csh, DEMO_MissionEVENING.csh, and DEMO_MissionNIGHT.csh.

List of all softwares that can open the Worms Map File
Windows
Team17 Worms Mayhem
Team17 Worms 3D
MapListEditor for Worms 4 Mayhem

How to fix problems with .XAN files

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