Language3MF
3D Manufacturing Format
File type: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Files with 3mf extension can be typically found as 3D models saved in special 3D Manufacturing Format. Used for 3D printing purposes mostly, but users might also save 3D models in this format in the Paint 3D program from Windows.
What is 3mf file?
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: June 21, 2025
File extension 3mf is mainly associated with a special 3D Manufacturing Format developed by 3MF Consortium, which includes companies such as Microsoft (for OS support), Autodesk, Dassault Systemes.
3MF is an XML-based data format designed for using additive manufacturing, including information about materials, colors, and other information that cannot be represented in the STL format.
How to open 3mf file?
Several 3D modellings tools can work with .3mf files.
How to convert 3mf file?
Possibly can be exported or converted for the purposes of 3D printing.
Suggested software to open 3mf file:
Associated software actions with the 3mf file
Software applications that can open 3mf files:
Paint 3D (Microsoft Windows)
3D Builder (Microsoft Windows)
Cura Software (Multiplatform)
Software applications that can edit 3mf files:
Paint 3D (Microsoft Windows)
3D Builder (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving 3mf files:
Paint 3D (Microsoft Windows)
3D Builder (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create 3mf files:
Paint 3D (Microsoft Windows)
3D Builder (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that convert 3mf files:
Creo Parametric (Microsoft Windows)
Autoconverter (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import 3mf files:
Autoconverter (Microsoft Windows)
GLTF Exporter (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that export 3mf files:
SolidWorks (Microsoft Windows)
CATIA (Microsoft Windows)
Autoconverter (Microsoft Windows)
Autodesk Fusion 360 (Multiplatform)
Metasequoia (Multiplatform)
Shapr3D (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print 3mf files:
Paint 3D (Microsoft Windows)
Cura Software (Multiplatform)