MDX File

What are MDX files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MDX file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your MDX files.

What is a MDX file?

MDX files have multiple uses, and Blizzard 3D Model is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Blizzard 3D Model

These files are most commonly associated with the Warcraft games. For example, Warcraft III is a real-time strategy game. Players enter the world of Azeroth and build bases and control units to take over territory. The MDX files used by this game contain the 3D game models and details about textures, meshes, etc.

MDX files can be files provided by games, or they may contain customized 3D models created using a 3D modeling editor. Custom files are often used to enhance a user's gameplay experience and are referred to as "mods".

How to open MDX files

Important: Different programs may use files with the MDX file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your MDX file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different MDX openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: September 29, 2023

All known file formats using extension .MDX

While Blizzard 3D Model is a popular type of MDX-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .MDX file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

dBase Multiple Index File

We know that one MDX format is dBase Multiple Index File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MDX opener for Windows

We have identified one MDX opener that is compatible with this specific type of MDX file.

FoxBase Multiple Index

We know that one MDX format is FoxBase Multiple Index. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MDict Dictionary

We know that one MDX format is MDict Dictionary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of MDX files. Remember, different programs may use MDX files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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