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Basic information about MDD file

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

There are 6 file types using the MDD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MDD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MDD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MDD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MDD file?
  • How to open a MDD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MDD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MDD file?
  • How to convert MDD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MDD file format?


1.Detail information about MDD file extension: Point Oven Deformation Data File

File type Point Oven Deformation Data File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Point Oven File format Binary
Description MDD file is a Point Oven Deformation Data File developed by Point Oven. Model data file used by Point Oven, a commercial suite of plugins used for transferring vertex and fcurve data between modeling programs; saves "baked" vertex data for every animation frame of a specified mesh; allows actual vertex mesh positions, or deformations, to be exchanged between other programs that have Point Oven MDD support.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDD files

Windows		 Autodesk Maya with Point Oven plugin
Autodesk 3ds Max with Point Oven plugin
NewTek LightWave 3D with Point Oven plugin
Autodesk Softimage 2015 with Point Oven plugin
pmG messiahStudio with Point Oven plugin
3D Studio Max

macOS		 Autodesk Maya with Point Oven plugin
NewTek LightWave 3D with Point Oven plugin
pmG messiahStudio with Point Oven plugin

Linux		 Autodesk Softimage 2015 with Point Oven plugin


2.Detail information about MDD file extension: MDict Resource File

File type MDict Resource File Category Data Files
Developer Octopus Studio File format Binary
Description MDD file is a MDict Resource File developed by Octopus Studio.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDD files

Windows		 Octopus Studio MDict

iOS		 Octopus Studio MDict

Windows Mobile		 Octopus Studio MDict


3.Detail information about MDD file extension: Database Designer For MySQL Database Diagram

File type Database Designer For MySQL Database Diagram Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDD file is a Database Designer For MySQL Database Diagram.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDD files

Windows		 Database Designer for MySQL


4.Detail information about MDD file extension: MacDraft Drawing File

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

Windows		 Blender

macOS
 MacDraft


5.Detail information about MDD file extension: Notation Composer Midi Device Description

File type Notation Composer Midi Device Description Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDD file is a Notation Composer Midi Device Description.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDD files


6.Detail information about MDD file extension: LightWave 3D Motion Designer Document

File type LightWave 3D Motion Designer Document Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDD file is a LightWave 3D Motion Designer Document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDD files

Windows		 LightWave 3D



Can't open a MDD 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.MDD”。

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 MDD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MDD 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.