NIF File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .nif
Full Name Gamebryo Model File
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Developed by NetImmerse/Gamebryo
Format Type 3D model
Primary Usage 3D game models
Editable Yes, with appropriate software
Open Source Tools NifSkope, Blender with Nif Plugin
Binary/Text Binary
Compression Supported, varies by version
Animation Support Yes
Texture Support Yes
Physics Properties Supported
Multi-Part Models Yes
Game Engine Compatibility Gamebryo, Bethesda Game Studios titles (e.g., Skyrim)
Platform Support Multi-platform (with appropriate tools/software)
Mesh Data Contained (vertex, faces, normals, etc.)
Scripting Data May contain NiScriptNode data for game logic
Lighting Data Supported, includes point lights, directional lights, etc.
Versioning Varies, important for compatibility
User Defined Properties Supported, can include custom attributes