Quake II model
File type: Game file
An md2 file is a Quake II model in the MD2 format. It contains the 3D geometry and animation frames used for an in-game model.
The format belongs to Quake II, the first-person shooter built on id Tech 2.
Found 2 different file type records with the same md2 filename suffix.
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: October 28, 2026
The md2 file extension is associated with Quake II, a science-fiction first-person shooter developed by id Software and released for Microsoft Windows and other platforms.
An md2 file stores the vertex, triangle, texture-coordinate and animation-frame data needed to display an animated 3D model. Model skins and other game resources are generally stored in separate files.
MD2 is a legacy Quake II format, but it remains supported by model editors, viewers and development libraries. Compatible software includes Blender, CopperCube, Afanche 3D Viewer, AnyCAD Exchange3D, AC3D, Ultimate 3D Model Viewer, Irrlicht Engine, Misfit Model 3D and assimp.
Quake II can load MD2 files as game model assets. To inspect or edit one outside the game, use a compatible model application such as Blender, Misfit Model 3D, AC3D or Ultimate 3D Model Viewer on Microsoft Windows. Quark can also view the content of MD2 files.
CopperCube and the Irrlicht Engine support the format on multiple platforms. Afanche 3D Viewer can open it on macOS, while AnyCAD Exchange3D is available for Windows. Support and available import options can vary between software versions.
Compatible 3D applications can import an MD2 model and export it to other formats, such as those supported by Blender, Misfit Model 3D or AC3D. Conversion is useful when moving the model to another engine or modelling tool.
Some target formats do not preserve MD2 animation frames or its separate skin files. Check the exported model and materials after conversion.
Software applications that can open md2 files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software applications that can edit md2 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving md2 files:
Microsoft Windows
Programs for viewing md2 files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software apps that convert md2 files:
Microsoft Windows
AnyCAD Exchange3D
Software apps that import md2 files:
Microsoft Windows
On-line services
Software apps that print md2 files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
File type category:
Disk image (ISO) binary file
Date updated: May 16, 2024
The MD2 file suffix is associated with the burning application Alcohol 120%. The file contains part of a CD/DVD image.
Use Alcohol 120% software to open this md2 file.
Use Alcohol 120% software to convert this file.
Software applications that can open md2 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create md2 files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that burn md2 files to disc:
Microsoft Windows
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