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Basic information about C3D file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension C3D（*.C3D or *.c3d）, 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 C3D file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the C3D file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the C3D file with their brief description and a list of programs that support C3D file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the C3D file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the C3D file?
  • How to open a C3D file?
  • What programs do I need to open a C3D file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a C3D file?
  • How to convert C3D files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to C3D file format?


1.Detail information about C3D file extension: Coordinate 3D File

File type Coordinate 3D File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description C3D file is a Coordinate 3D File. Data file saved in the Coordinate 3D (C3D) format, which is used for storing biomechanical information; stores three-dimensional motion capture data in a compact binary structure; used as a standard format for biomechanics data storage.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert C3D files

Windows		 Motion Lab Systems C3Deditor
AnyBody Modeling System
C-Motion Visual3D
Blender
Cult3D


2.Detail information about C3D file extension: C3D Model File

File type C3D Model File Category 3D Image Files
Developer C3D Labs File format Binary
Description C3D file is a C3D Model File developed by C3D Labs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert C3D files

Windows		 C3D Labs C3D Viewer



How to convert C3D files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for C3D files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve C3D to another files conversion, you may use the option.

C3D to BLEND C3D to BVH


How to convert another files to C3D file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to C3D file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to C3D conversion, you may use the option.

3DS to C3D DAE to C3D BLEND to C3D


Can't open a C3D 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.C3D”。

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 C3D extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support C3D 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 C3D 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 C3D file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a C3D 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 C3D file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the C3D file is damaged.
  • Whether the C3D file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the C3D file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the C3D file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the C3D file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a C3D file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a C3D file.

If the C3D 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.