C3D File Type

- The quick facts

What are C3D files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a C3D file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a C3D file?

C3D files have multiple uses, and Chem3D Format is one of them.

Chem3D Format

These C3D files contain molecular visualizations created in Chem3D, a software created for chemists. This software is divided into three sections. These sections are two-dimensional chemical drawings, three-dimensional molecular modeling, and chemical information management. You have access to pre-generated molecular structures that can be found in the comprehensive internal sub-structure library.

How to open C3D files

Important: Different programs may use files with the C3D file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your C3D file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different C3D openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: March 1, 2021

More file formats using the C3D extension

Through our research of C3D files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.

Coordinate 3D File

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of C3D files. Remember, different programs may use C3D files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.