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What are MODEL files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MODEL 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 MODEL files.

What is a MODEL file?

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

3MF 3D Model

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open MODEL files

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

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

Last updated: July 30, 2023

All known file formats using extension .MODEL

While 3MF 3D Model is a popular type of MODEL-file, we know of 5 different uses of the .MODEL file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

CATIA Model

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

Custom Maid 3D 2 Model

We know that one MODEL format is Custom Maid 3D 2 Model. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

LEGO Model Data

We know that one MODEL format is LEGO Model Data. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

PlantWALK Model

We know that one MODEL format is PlantWALK Model. 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 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 SoftwareDassault Systemes SoftwareUser submitted
3D-Tool3D-ToolUser submitted
MEGACADMEGACADUser submitted
artisocartisocUser submitted
Quantrix ModelerQuantrix ModelerUser submitted
TransCADTransCADUser submitted
GloviusGloviusUser submitted

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