.ANIM File Extension
Maya Animation File
Developer | Autodesk |
Popularity |
3.9 | 27 Votes |
Category | 3D Image Files |
Format | Text |
What is an ANIM 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.
Programs that open or reference ANIM files
Unity Animation File
Developer | Unity Technologies |
Popularity |
3.8 | 20 Votes |
Category | 3D Image Files |
Format | N/A |
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.
Programs that open or reference ANIM files
Amiga Animation File
Developer | Amiga |
Popularity |
2.7 | 10 Votes |
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).
Programs that open or reference ANIM files
Antibody Animation File
Developer | Hidden Temple Studios |
Popularity |
1.2 | 5 Votes |
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.