Basic information about MDL file

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

There are 26 file types using the MDL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MDL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MDL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MDL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MDL file?
  • How to open a MDL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MDL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MDL file?
  • How to convert MDL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MDL file format?


1.Detail information about MDL file extension: RapidForm File

File type RapidForm File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a RapidForm File. The MDL file extension is related to RapidForm software and used for its proprietary file format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 Rapidform Explorer (Geomagic Verify Viewer)


2.Detail information about MDL file extension: MathWorks Simulink Model

File type MathWorks Simulink Model Category Data Files
Developer MathWorks File format Text
Description MDL file is a MathWorks Simulink Model developed by MathWorks.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 MathWorks Simulink

macOS
 MathWorks Simulink

Linux		 MathWorks Simulink


3.Detail information about MDL file extension: Warcraft 3 3D Model Text File

File type Warcraft 3 3D Model Text File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Blizzard Entertainment File format Text
Description MDL file is a Warcraft 3 3D Model Text File developed by Blizzard Entertainment.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 MDLX Converter
Blizzard Warcraft 3 Art Tools
Microsoft Notepad
Notepad++
Other text editor

macOS
 Apple TextEdit
Bare Bones TextWrangler
Other text editor


4.Detail information about MDL file extension: Half-Life Model File

File type Half-Life Model File Category Game Files
Developer Valve File format Binary
Description MDL file is a Half-Life Model File developed by Valve.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 chUmbaLum sOft Half-Life Model Viewer
chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D
MDLDecompiler
Valve Half-Life
Valve Half-Life 2
Valve Source

macOS
 Valve Half-Life 2

Linux		 chUmbaLum sOft Half-Life Model Viewer


5.Detail information about MDL file extension: Flight Simulator Airplane Model

File type Flight Simulator Airplane Model Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a Flight Simulator Airplane Model.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 Microsoft Flight Simulator X Gold Edition


6.Detail information about MDL file extension: Rational Rose Model File

File type Rational Rose Model File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a Rational Rose Model File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 IBM Rational Rose

Linux		 IBM Rational Rose


7.Detail information about MDL file extension: DigiTrakker Module

File type DigiTrakker Module Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a DigiTrakker Module.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 MODPlug Player

macOS
 CocoModX


8.Detail information about MDL file extension: Luigi's Mansion 3D Model File

File type Luigi's Mansion 3D Model File Category Game Files
Developer Nintendo File format Binary
Description MDL file is a Luigi's Mansion 3D Model File developed by Nintendo.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 mdl2obj


9.Detail information about MDL file extension: Lectra Modaris Clothing Design File

File type Lectra Modaris Clothing Design File Category CAD Files
Developer Lectra File format N/A
Description MDL file is a Lectra Modaris Clothing Design File developed by Lectra.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 Lectra Modaris
PAD Pattern Design


10.Detail information about MDL file extension: MDL Molchemical Modeller Data

File type MDL Molchemical Modeller Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a MDL Molchemical Modeller Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files


11.Detail information about MDL file extension: Vensim Model

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

Windows		 Vensim


12.Detail information about MDL file extension: IBM Cognos Model Definition Language File

File type IBM Cognos Model Definition Language File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a IBM Cognos Model Definition Language File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 IBM Cognos Business Intelligence


13.Detail information about MDL file extension: 3D GameStudio Model Entity File

File type 3D GameStudio Model Entity File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a 3D GameStudio Model Entity File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 3D GameStudio
3D Object Converter

Web		 Online 3D Model Converter


14.Detail information about MDL file extension: Animation:Master 3D Model

File type Animation:Master 3D Model Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a Animation:Master 3D Model.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 Animation:Master
AnyCAD Exchange3D


15.Detail information about MDL file extension: ASTi Model Builder Data

File type ASTi Model Builder Data Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a ASTi Model Builder Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Linux		 ASTi Model Builder


16.Detail information about MDL file extension: MapShots Data

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

Windows		 EASi Grain


17.Detail information about MDL file extension: Mighty Draw DOS Library

File type Mighty Draw DOS Library Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a Mighty Draw DOS Library.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 Mighty Draw


18.Detail information about MDL file extension: Moray Wireframe Model File

File type Moray Wireframe Model File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a Moray Wireframe Model File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 POV-Ray with Moray Plugin


19.Detail information about MDL file extension: Quake Model File

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

Windows		 Half-Life
Half-Life 2

macOS
 Afanche 3D Viewer for Mac


20.Detail information about MDL file extension: Simulink Simulation Model

File type Simulink Simulation Model Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a Simulink Simulation Model.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 Simulink


21.Detail information about MDL file extension: Steam Source SDK Model Content Data

File type Steam Source SDK Model Content Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a Steam Source SDK Model Content Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 Half-Life 2
Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead 2
Portal


22.Detail information about MDL file extension: Symbian OS MIME Type Library

File type Symbian OS MIME Type Library Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a Symbian OS MIME Type Library.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files


23.Detail information about MDL file extension: Blizzard Entertainment 3D Model File

File type Blizzard Entertainment 3D Model File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a Blizzard Entertainment 3D Model File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos


24.Detail information about MDL file extension: Men Of War: Assault Squad 2 Model

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

Windows		 Men of War: Assault Squad 2


25.Detail information about MDL file extension: Leadwerks Game Engine Model

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

Windows		 Leadwerks Game Engine


26.Detail information about MDL file extension: STAR-CD Model Data

File type STAR-CD Model Data Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDL file is a STAR-CD Model Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDL files

Windows		 STAR-CD



How to convert MDL files to another file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for MDL files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MDL to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MDL to 3DS MDL to ACT MDL to DXF MDL to FBX
MDL to OBJ MDL to PDF MDL to STL


How to convert another files to MDL file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to MDL file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MDL conversion, you may use the option.

3DS to MDL OBJ to MDL DXF to MDL STL to MDL
DAE to MDL TRB to MDL


Can't open a MDL 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.MDL”。

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 MDL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MDL 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.