3DMF

Basic information about 3DMF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 3DMF（*.3DMF or *.3dmf）, 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 3DMF file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 3DMF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 3DMF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 3DMF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 3DMF file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the 3DMF file?
How to open a 3DMF file?
What programs do I need to open a 3DMF file?
What programs help to create and edit a 3DMF file?
How to convert 3DMF files to another file format?
How to convert another files to 3DMF file format?

1.Detail information about 3DMF file extension: QuickDraw 3D Metafile

Software programs that will open, edit or convert 3DMF files
File type	QuickDraw 3D Metafile	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	Apple	File format	N/A
Description	3DMF file is a QuickDraw 3D Metafile developed by Apple. Three-dimensional image format based on Apple QuickDraw 3D (QD3D) technology; may be a 3D representation of an individual object or a complete three-dimensional scene; can be viewed from different angles with supporting 3D programs.
Windows	Pedagoguery Poly Pro Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans
macOS	AlphaOmega 3DMF Viewer Cheetah3D Mac OS X TouchCAD

Can't open a 3DMF 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.3DMF”。

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 3DMF extension without any issue.

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

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 3DMF 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 3DMF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the 3DMF 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.