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Basic information about PHY file

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

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


1.Detail information about PHY file extension: 3ds Max Physique File

File type 3ds Max Physique File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Autodesk File format N/A
Description PHY file is a 3ds Max Physique File developed by Autodesk. 3D model file created by 3ds Max, a software package used for modeling and animation; defines how a 3D skin looks when matching a biped skeleton's movements; allows the biped's physique to capture motion properties such as bone rigidness, muscle bulging, and tendon stretching.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHY files

Windows		 Autodesk 3ds Max 2018
3D Studio Max


2.Detail information about PHY file extension: PhyMod Physical Modeling Data

File type PhyMod Physical Modeling Data Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PHY file is a PhyMod Physical Modeling Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHY files

Windows		 PhyMod


3.Detail information about PHY file extension: Spicemod Asic Data

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

Windows		 Spicemod


4.Detail information about PHY file extension: Valve Source Collision Model Data

File type Valve Source Collision Model Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PHY file is a Valve Source Collision Model Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PHY files

Windows		 Source SDK


5.Detail information about PHY file extension: PHYLIP Data

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



Can't open a PHY 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.PHY”。

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 PHY extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PHY 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.