.MAP File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .MAP file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

MAP File Recovery

What is a .MAP file?

A MAP file is a game map created for games developed with one of the Quake engines. It is saved in a human-readable text-based format. MAP files are uncompiled but can be compiled into a .BSP binary map file for use in games such as Half-Life, Quake, Quake 2, and Quake 3.

What Are Common Causes of ".MAP" Files Lost or Failure?

There can be several common causes of ".MAP" files lost or failure, including:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may unintentionally delete the ".MAP" files while organizing or cleaning up their computer's storage.
  2. File system corruption: Issues with the file system, such as disk errors or software bugs, can lead to corruption or loss of ".MAP" files.
  3. Hardware failure: Malfunctioning or failing hardware components like hard drives or storage devices can result in data loss, including ".MAP" files.
  4. Software conflicts: Conflicts or errors within software applications used to create or access ".MAP" files can lead to their loss or failure.
  5. Virus or malware infection: Malicious programs can infect and corrupt files on a computer, including ".MAP" files, rendering them inaccessible or lost.
  6. Power outages or system crashes: Unexpected power outages or system crashes during file operations can cause ".MAP" files to become corrupted or lost.
  7. Improper file handling: Mishandling or improper manipulation of ".MAP" files, such as forceful termination of applications or abrupt removal of storage devices, can result in file loss or failure.
  8. Operating system issues: Errors or glitches within the operating system can cause ".MAP" files to become inaccessible or lost.
  9. Human error: Mistakes made by users, such as accidental formatting, improper file transfers, or incorrect file operations, can lead to ".MAP" file loss or failure.
  10. Software updates or upgrades: Incompatibilities or errors introduced during software updates or upgrades can result in the loss or failure of ".MAP" files.

It is important to regularly back up important files, including ".MAP" files, to prevent data loss and to use reliable data recovery methods if such files are lost or corrupted.

How to recover lost ".MAP" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".MAP" file may be deleted.

Go to view
🧺 How to Recover Files and Folders After Sending Them to the Recycle Bin and Deleting? (Windows 11)

🧺 How to Recover Files and Folders After Sending Them to the Recycle Bin and Deleting? (Windows 11)

By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".MAP" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".MAP" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".MAP" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".MAP" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".MAP" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo quake Engine Map File image file file?

Programs that open ".MAP" files

Windows
Valve Hammer Editor Valve Hammer Editor
Torque Constructor Torque Constructor
id Software GtkRadiant id Software GtkRadiant
QuArK QuArK
MAP3BSPC MAP3BSPC
Q3Map2 Q3Map2
Microsoft Notepad Microsoft Notepad
Other <a href=text editor"> Other text editor

Additional Information

  • File type: Quake Engine Map File

  • File extension: .MAP

  • Developer: id Software

  • Category: Game Files

  • Format: Text

  • HEX: 4D 41 50 20 56

  • ASCII: MAP V

  • File types that use the extension .MAP:

    • Quake Engine Map File

    • Halo Map File

    • Fallout Map File

    • Furcadia Dream File

    • Image Map

    • Leges Motus Map File

    • Rigs of Rods Key Assignments File

    • Weather Defender Map

    • Mapjects Server Webparts File

    • TECkit Mapping File

    • NAVIGON Map File

    • Super Mario War Map File

Feedback

We will be happy to answer your questions!

Comments (1)

  • Hetman Software: Data Recovery
    Hetman Software: Data Recovery 18.12.2019 16:18 #
    Leave a comment if you have any questions about Recovering lost .MAP files after deleting, cleaning or formatting!
Post comment
User
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

Share

Questions and answers

Hello! This is AI-based Hetman Software virtual assistant, and it will answer any of your questions right away.
Start Chat