What is a VDF file?
VDF is a data file format used by the valves source game engine. The file name is an acronym for Virtual Dub file and uses .vdf extension. It contains numerous kinds of game meta resources, for instance, configuration scripts, installation scripts, and visualization elements. A user can see vdf files when installing games that are distributed using valves steam client like half-life 2, and counter strike.
These file feature valves key-value formats, which is a plain text format that saves key-value parameters in the form of a tree hierarchy. These files are similar to JSON and YAML and are purposed to be used by the valve source game engine. VDF also holds a filter plugin for virtual dub video capture and processing software application. VDF plug inside the files enables special effects and added file support, in the virtual dub application.
The file extension can also be used for Antivir virus definition files.
How to Open VDF Files
How to Make VDF Files
Below are some software programs that can open VDF files. Download one to open your file now.