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Basic information about MAT file

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

There are 14 file types using the MAT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MAT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MAT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MAT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MAT file?
  • How to open a MAT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MAT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MAT file?
  • How to convert MAT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MAT file format?


1.Detail information about MAT file extension: 3ds Max Materials File

File type 3ds Max Materials File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Autodesk File format N/A
Description MAT file is a 3ds Max Materials File developed by Autodesk. File used by 3ds Max, a 3D modeling and animation software package; stores a material, which defines the way textures and lighting are applied to a surface; can be accessed from the Material Editor component in 3ds Max.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 Autodesk 3ds Max 2018


2.Detail information about MAT file extension: MATLAB MAT-File

File type MATLAB MAT-File Category Data Files
Developer The MathWorks File format Binary
Description MAT file is a MATLAB MAT-File developed by The MathWorks.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 The MathWorks MATLAB

macOS
 The MathWorks MATLAB


3.Detail information about MAT file extension: Microsoft Access Table Shortcut File

File type Microsoft Access Table Shortcut File Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description MAT file is a Microsoft Access Table Shortcut File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 Microsoft Access 2016


4.Detail information about MAT file extension: Vue Material File

File type Vue Material File Category Raster Image Files
Developer E-on Software File format Binary
Description MAT file is a Vue Material File developed by E-on Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 E-on Vue

macOS
 E-on Vue


5.Detail information about MAT file extension: V-Ray Materials File

File type V-Ray Materials File Category Plugin Files
Developer Chaos Group File format N/A
Description MAT file is a V-Ray Materials File developed by Chaos Group.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 Autodesk 3ds Max with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
Autodesk Maya with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
Caligari trueSpace7 with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
MAXON CINEMA 4D with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin

macOS
 MAXON CINEMA 4D with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
Autodesk Maya with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin


6.Detail information about MAT file extension: Pro/ENGINEER Material Properties File

File type Pro/ENGINEER Material Properties File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MAT file is a Pro/ENGINEER Material Properties File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro)


7.Detail information about MAT file extension: Animation:Master Material Data

File type Animation:Master Material Data Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MAT file is a Animation:Master Material Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 Animation:Master


8.Detail information about MAT file extension: ArcView Geocoding Matching Parameters File

File type ArcView Geocoding Matching Parameters File Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MAT file is a ArcView Geocoding Matching Parameters File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)


9.Detail information about MAT file extension: CRiSP Harvest File

File type CRiSP Harvest File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MAT file is a CRiSP Harvest File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 CRiSP Harvest


10.Detail information about MAT file extension: Freelancer Model Textures File

File type Freelancer Model Textures File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MAT file is a Freelancer Model Textures File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 Freelancer


11.Detail information about MAT file extension: Ox Object-oriented Matrix Programming Language Matrix File

File type Ox Object-oriented Matrix Programming Language Matrix File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MAT file is a Ox Object-oriented Matrix Programming Language Matrix File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 Ox Professional


12.Detail information about MAT file extension: Poser 3D Pose File

File type Poser 3D Pose File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MAT file is a Poser 3D Pose File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 Poser


13.Detail information about MAT file extension: Bryce Material File

File type Bryce Material File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MAT file is a Bryce Material File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 Bryce

macOS
 Bryce for Mac


14.Detail information about MAT file extension: Game Material

File type Game Material Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MAT file is a Game Material.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAT files

Windows		 Dragon UnPACKer
arch05 Explorer
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor



How to convert MAT files to another file format?

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

MAT to M MAT to PRV


Can't open a MAT 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.MAT”。

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 MAT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MAT 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.