How to open MODEL files
Did your computer fail to open a MODEL file? We explain what MODEL files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a MODEL file?
We know of 4 different uses of the MODEL file type, one of them being CATIA model. Read the details below.
The MODEL file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a MODEL opener may not be able to open all kinds of MODEL files. In this case, look through all formats to make sure you find the best suited MODEL viewer.
CATIA model
Through our analysis of MODEL files, we know that one use of the format is CATIA model. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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Custom Maid 3D 2 Model
Through our analysis of MODEL files, we know that one use of the format is Custom Maid 3D 2 Model. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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LEGO model data
Through our analysis of MODEL files, we know that one use of the format is LEGO model data. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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PlantWALK model
Through our analysis of MODEL files, we know that one use of the format is PlantWALK model. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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MODEL file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of MODEL files. Remember, different programs may use MODEL files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Dassault Systemes Software | User submitted |
 | 3D-Tool | User submitted |
 | MEGACAD | User submitted |
| artisoc | User submitted |
 | Quantrix Modeler | User submitted |
 | TransCAD | User submitted |
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