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Basic information about MTL file

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

There are 5 file types using the MTL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MTL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MTL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MTL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MTL file?
  • How to open a MTL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MTL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MTL file?
  • How to convert MTL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MTL file format?


1.Detail information about MTL file extension: OBJ Material File

File type OBJ Material File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description MTL file is a OBJ Material File. Material settings file used by 3D object editing applications; stored with an .OBJ file and describes how textures are applied to the object; includes the name of texture bitmap files as well as the 3D positioning of the textures.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MTL files

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Autodesk Maya 2018
MeshLab

macOS		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Autodesk Maya 2018
IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v10
Cheetah3D
MeshLab

Linux		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Autodesk Maya 2018
MeshLab


2.Detail information about MTL file extension: Wavefront Material Data

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

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop
Autodesk Maya
TurboCAD

macOS
 Adobe Photoshop for Mac
TurboCAD for Mac


3.Detail information about MTL file extension: Mastercam Mill Tool Library File

File type Mastercam Mill Tool Library File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MTL file is a Mastercam Mill Tool Library File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MTL files

Windows		 Mastercam


4.Detail information about MTL file extension: Men Of War: Assault Squad 2 Material

File type Men Of War: Assault Squad 2 Material Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MTL file is a Men Of War: Assault Squad 2 Material.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MTL files

Windows		 Men of War: Assault Squad 2


5.Detail information about MTL file extension: Transport Fever Material Data

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



Can't open a MTL 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.MTL”。

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 MTL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MTL 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.