DEM File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .dem
File Type Video Game Demo File
Primary Use Storing recorded gameplay
Used by Games Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Quake, etc.
File Content Game actions, player movements, game events
Encoding Binary
Can be Edited No, playback only
Playback Software In-game engine
Creation Method In-game recording feature
File Access Through game console or specific software
Compression Varies by game engine
Quality Dependent on game's graphics settings
File Sharing Direct file sharing, game community sites
Version Compatibility Specific to game and version
Supported Systems Platforms dependent on the game
Playback Control Limited, depends on the game
Security Risks Low, unless file is from untrusted source
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Advantages Small file size, reproduces exact gameplay experience
Disadvantages Game version or engine updates may render files incompatible