E3D

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Macromedia Extreme 3D object

File type: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

An e3d file extension identifies a 3D object file created by Macromedia Extreme 3D, a discontinued 3D design application.

Found 4 different file type records with the same e3d filename suffix.

What is e3d file?

File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

Date updated: October 6, 2026

Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.

Macromedia Extreme 3D was a 3D design and animation package developed by Macromedia. Its e3d file stores object data used by the application.

The format was used with the Windows and Mac OS versions of Extreme 3D. It is a native format for the application rather than a current general-purpose 3D exchange format.

Macromedia was acquired by Adobe, and Extreme 3D was discontinued. The format is therefore obsolete.

How to open e3d file?

Open the e3d file with the original Macromedia Extreme 3D application on a compatible legacy Windows or Mac OS system. Current operating systems may require an older computer or virtualized environment.

How to convert e3d file?

Macromedia Extreme 3D can export an opened e3d object to other formats supported by the application.

E3.Series design file

File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

Date updated: September 12, 2017

File extension e3d is associated with E3.Series an application for Microsoft Windows operating system used to electrical wiring and fluid design. The .e3d file stores design created in the E3.Series.

How to open e3d file?

Use E3.Series to open .e3d design files.

How to convert e3d file?

Unfortunately, we do not know about any possible converson for .e3d files, it may not be possible.

Suggested software to open e3d file:

Associated software actions with the e3d file

Software applications that can open e3d files:

Microsoft Windows

Software applications that can edit e3d files:

Microsoft Windows

Software capable of saving e3d files:

Microsoft Windows

Software apps that create e3d files:

Microsoft Windows

Software applications that handle other tasks involving e3d files:

Microsoft Windows

EDGELIB 3D data

File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

Date updated: October 6, 2026

EDGELIB is a multiplatform development solution used to create applications and games. Its e3d file stores 3D data used by the EDGELIB environment.

The format is specific to EDGELIB rather than a general-purpose 3D interchange format. Compatibility therefore depends on the EDGELIB toolchain and the project or application that uses the file.

How to open e3d file?

Open an e3d file with EDGELIB. The file is intended to be loaded or used within the EDGELIB development environment rather than opened in a general-purpose 3D viewer.

Suggested software to open e3d file:

Associated software actions with the e3d file

Software applications that can open e3d files:

Multiplatform

Software apps that create e3d files:

Multiplatform

Software applications that handle other tasks involving e3d files:

Multiplatform

Instant3D project

File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file

Date updated: June 21, 2025

The e3d file extension is associated with Instant3D, an application that allows users to create and modify model geometry using drag handles and rulers.

The e3d file stores Instant3D project.

Instant3D is now part of SolidWorks suite.

How to open e3d file?

Use SolidWorks to open .e3d project files.

How to convert e3d file?

SolidWorks may be capable to export *.e3d files to other formats.

Suggested software to open e3d file:

Associated software actions with the e3d file

Software applications that can open e3d files:

Microsoft Windows

Software applications that can edit e3d files:

Microsoft Windows

Software capable of saving e3d files:

Microsoft Windows

Software apps that create e3d files:

Microsoft Windows

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