.POD File Extension

Text file used for documenting source code written in the Perl programming language; uses basic syntax that can be easily parsed and read in source code format; POD stands for "Plain Old Documentation."

POD documentation can be saved as a POD file but can also be written within Perl source code. POD files are used for documenting publicly released Perl modules and for the Perl help manual, also called the Perl manpages.

Project file created with OpenProj, an open-source project management program; include project scheduling information, such as phases and deadlines; also includes personnel involved in the project; data saved in a POD file can be viewed visually using OpenProj software.

OpenProj is designed as an alternative to Microsoft Project and is available for Windows, Macintosh, and Unix platforms.

Container format used by Terminal Reality games; may store various types of game data, such as 3D models, textures, sounds, maps, and the user interface.

Games that use POD files include Nocturne, Monster Truck Madness, 4x4 Evolution, Fury, Fly!, Bloodrayne, and others. POD files may be saved in the POD1, POD2, POD3, or POD5 formats, but they all use the ".pod" extension. They contents of a POD file may be extracted using Dragon UnPACKer.