Compressed file library

A compressed file library (CFL) is designed to work as a virtual file system for programs, especially for video games. By compressing various game resources into one file, it is able to lower the number of file accesses. The resources can also be encrypted in the CFL.

Compressed file library

Developer(s)	Fathammer Ltd.
Written in	C++
Type	Data compression
License	Public domain software[1]
Website	sol.gfxile.net/code.html

Compressed file library

Filename extension	.cfl
Type of format	data compression
Container for	archive format, file system

CFL is used by X-Forge, the multi-platform wireless 3D game engine developed by Fathammer Ltd. It is also used by IMVU for its 3D character models and accessories.

See also

• Doom WAD, a similar file system