Basic information about 3DM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 3DM（*.3DM or *.3dm）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the 3DM file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 3DM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 3DM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 3DM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 3DM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the 3DM file?
  • How to open a 3DM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a 3DM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a 3DM file?
  • How to convert 3DM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to 3DM file format?


1.Detail information about 3DM file extension: Rhino 3D Model

File type Rhino 3D Model Category 3D Image Files
Developer Robert McNeel & Associates File format Binary
Description 3DM file is a Rhino 3D Model developed by Robert McNeel & Associates. A 3DM file is an open-source 3D model format and native file format for Rhinoceros. It contains a 3D model which includes surface, points, and curve information. 3DM files allow CAD, CAM, CAE, and computer graphics software to accurately save and exchange 3D geometry using both NURBS and polygon mesh representations.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert 3DM files

Windows		 McNeel Rhino
Autodesk Fusion 360
Flatland Rover

macOS		 McNeel Rhino OSX
IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v10



How to convert 3DM files to another file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for 3DM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve 3DM to another files conversion, you may use the option.

3DM to 3DF 3DM to 3DS 3DM to CGR 3DM to DAE
3DM to DWG 3DM to DXF 3DM to IGES 3DM to IGS
3DM to OBJ 3DM to PDF 3DM to PRT 3DM to SKP
3DM to STEP 3DM to STP


How to convert another files to 3DM file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for another files to 3DM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to 3DM conversion, you may use the option.

MF1 to 3DM 3DS to 3DM OBJ to 3DM SKP to 3DM
PDF to 3DM VRML to 3DM IPT to 3DM X_T to 3DM
X_B to 3DM


Can't open a 3DM file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.3DM”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the 3DM extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support 3DM file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of 3DM files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a 3DM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 3DM file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a 3DM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the 3DM file is damaged.
  • Whether the 3DM file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the 3DM file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the 3DM file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the 3DM file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a 3DM file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a 3DM file.

If the 3DM file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.