Basic information about M3G file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension M3G（*.M3G or *.m3g）, 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 M3G file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the M3G file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the M3G file with their brief description and a list of programs that support M3G file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the M3G file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the M3G file?
  • How to open a M3G file?
  • What programs do I need to open a M3G file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a M3G file?
  • How to convert M3G files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to M3G file format?


1.Detail information about M3G file extension: Mobile 3D Graphics Program

File type Mobile 3D Graphics Program Category Executable Files
Developer Nokia File format N/A
Description M3G file is a Mobile 3D Graphics Program developed by Nokia. Screen saver or 3D game saved in the Mobile 3D Graphics (M3G) format; used by Nokia Series 40 cell phones and other Nokia phones that do not use the Symbian OS; the M3G format is compatible with the mobile Java platform and OpenGL ES.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert M3G files

Windows		 Nokia mobile phone software
Autodesk 3ds Max with M3G Exporter plugin
Java M3G development tools
AutoCAD
Nokia Suite



How to convert M3G files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for M3G files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve M3G to another files conversion, you may use the option.

M3G to STEP


How to convert another files to M3G file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to M3G file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to M3G conversion, you may use the option.

DWF to M3G


Can't open a M3G 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.M3G”。

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 M3G extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support M3G 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 M3G 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 M3G file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a M3G 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 M3G file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the M3G file is damaged.
  • Whether the M3G file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the M3G file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the M3G file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the M3G file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a M3G file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a M3G file.

If the M3G 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.