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Basic information about MN3 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MN3（*.MN3 or *.mn3）, 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 MN3 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MN3 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MN3 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MN3 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MN3 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MN3 file?
  • How to open a MN3 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MN3 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MN3 file?
  • How to convert MN3 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MN3 file format?


1.Detail information about MN3 file extension: Descent 3 Mission

File type Descent 3 Mission Category Game Files
Developer Interplay Entertainment Corporation File format N/A
Description MN3 file is a Descent 3 Mission developed by Interplay Entertainment Corporation. Full format name of files that use MN3 extension is Descent 3 Mission. Descent 3 Mission specification was created by Interplay Entertainment Corporation. MN3 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with MN3 extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1248 various file formats. ZipZag supports MN3 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used. Software named ZipZag was created by Gabriel Valentin Cristescu. In order to find more detailed information on the software and MN3 files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MN3 files

Windows		 Descent 3
Dragon UnPACKer
ZipZag



Can't open a MN3 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.MN3”。

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 MN3 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MN3 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 MN3 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 MN3 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MN3 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 MN3 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MN3 file is damaged.
  • Whether the MN3 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MN3 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MN3 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MN3 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MN3 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MN3 file.

If the MN3 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.