LanguageMDL
3D GameStudio model entity
File type: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Files with mdl extension can also be found as model entities from 3D GameStudio development environment for computer games.
Found 23 different file type records with the same mdl filename suffix.
What is mdl file?
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: November 16, 2023
File extension mdl is also related to 3D GameStudio, one of the leading authoring systems for interactive 2D and 3D applications, developed by Conitec Datasystems, Inc.
This type of .mdl files contains 3D model created with the program.
How to open mdl file?
Use 3D GameStudio to open *.mdl model entity files.
How to convert mdl file?
A conversion to other 3D modelling formats is very possible.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that can open mdl files:
3D GameStudio (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit mdl files:
3D GameStudio (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving mdl files:
3D GameStudio (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing mdl files:
3D Object Converter (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create mdl files:
3D GameStudio (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that import mdl files:
3D Object Converter (Microsoft Windows)
Online 3D Model Converter (On-line services)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
3D GameStudio (Microsoft Windows)
Animation:Master 3D model
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: June 1, 2017
The mdl file extension is associated with the Animation:Master, a 3D pictures creator and animation software for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by Hash.
The mdl file contains 3D model from Animation:Master.
How to open mdl file?
Use Animation:Master to work with *.mdl files.
How to convert mdl file?
Animation:Master is capable of export *.mdl files to other formats.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that can open mdl files:
Animation:Master (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit mdl files:
Animation:Master (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving mdl files:
Animation:Master (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create mdl files:
Animation:Master (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that convert mdl files:
AnyCAD Exchange3D (Microsoft Windows)
ASTi Model Builder data
File type category:
Audio and sound file
Date updated: October 30, 2017
The mdl file extension is also related to ASTi Model Builder and used for its model builder files.
Model Builder is sound model development toolkit. This software application transforms the DACS into a comprehensive development workstation for the creation, extension and tuning of sophisticated audio simulation models.
How to open mdl file?
Use ASTi Model Builder to work with *.mdl files.
How to convert mdl file?
ASTi Model Builder may be able to export *.mdl files to other formats.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that can open mdl files:
ASTi Model Builder (Linux/Unix)
Software applications that can edit mdl files:
ASTi Model Builder (Linux/Unix)
Software capable of saving mdl files:
ASTi Model Builder (Linux/Unix)
Software apps that create mdl files:
ASTi Model Builder (Linux/Unix)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
ASTi Model Builder (Linux/Unix)
Blizzard Entertainment 3D model
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: November 25, 2018
The mdl file extension is associated with 3D model files, used by Blizzard Entertainment in several of their games, mainly in Warcraft 3.
A binary variant of this format exists, and has the MDX file extension.
How to open mdl file?
You cannot open this file type manually, it is accessed by the game automatically.
How to convert mdl file?
These games files cannot be converted to anything else. However, sometimes modding.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (Microsoft Windows)
DigitalTracker/DigiTrakker music module
File type category:
Audio and sound file
Date updated: November 10, 2024
The 8 or16-bit mono sound format used by Digital Tracker or DigiTrakker. The mdl file contains loops, names, huffman packing, collections.
Most likely some old format without support. No further information could be found.
How to open mdl file?
Use Awave Studio to work with *.mdl files.
How to convert mdl file?
Probably can be converted to other formats.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Apps designed for playing mdl files:
Awave Studio (Microsoft Windows)
OpenMPT (Multiplatform)
Software apps that import mdl files:
OpenMPT (Multiplatform)
Flight Simulator 95/98 3D model
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: July 13, 2017
The mdl file extension is associated with the computer game Flight Simulator, a popular civil flight simulator developed by Microsoft .
A mdl file contains 3D model of airplane used by Microsoft Flight Simulator version 95 and version 98.
MDL models might also be used in other programs.
How to open mdl file?
Likely only useable in the original game.
How to convert mdl file?
MDL2DXF program can convert MDL models to DXF format.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software apps that import mdl files:
MDL2DXF (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
Microsoft Flight Simulator for Windows 95 (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Flight Simulator 98 (Microsoft Windows)
IBM Cognos Model Definition Language file
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: January 23, 2020
File extension mdl is also related to IBM Cognos and used for files that contain data written in the model definition language. Most likely a specialized file type only used in the program.
How to open mdl file?
You can work with these files in IBM Cognos.
How to convert mdl file?
Unfortunately, we do not know about any possible conversion for this type of mdl files at this time.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (Microsoft Windows)
id Tech 2 game engine model
File type category:
Graphics file
Game file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The mdl file extension is associated with id Tech 2 video game engine, used by Quake, Quake 2, Hexen 2 and various other video games.
The mdl file contains in-game 3D model used by id Tech 2.
How to open mdl file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.mdl files.
How to convert mdl file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that can open mdl files:
Afanche 3D Viewer for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Programs for viewing mdl files:
Afanche 3D Viewer for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that import mdl files:
assimp (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that print mdl files:
Afanche 3D Viewer for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
Quake 2 (Microsoft Windows)
HeXen 2 (Microsoft Windows)
Half-Life (Microsoft Windows)
Half-Life 2 (Microsoft Windows)
Quake (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Leadwerks Game Engine model
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: May 9, 2019
The mdl file extension is associated with the Leadwerks Game Engine, a video gaming engine for Microsoft Windows operating system, which enables users to create 3D games.
The mdl file contains 3D model for Leadwerks Game Engine based video games.
How to open mdl file?
Use Leadwerks Game Engine Editor to open *.mdl files.
How to convert mdl file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that can open mdl files:
Leadwerks Game Engine (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit mdl files:
Leadwerks Game Engine (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving mdl files:
Leadwerks Game Engine (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create mdl files:
Leadwerks Game Engine (Microsoft Windows)
Lectra Modaris clothing design
File type category:
3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE file
Date updated: August 7, 2019
The mdl file extension is associated with the Lectra Modaris, a software for Microsoft Windows operating system, which enables users to design clothes.
The mdl file stores clothing design from Lectra Modaris.
How to open mdl file?
Use Lectra Modaris to open *.mdl files.
How to convert mdl file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Luigi's Mansion 3D model
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: August 13, 2019
The mdl file extension is associated with the Luigi's Mansion, an action adventure video game for Nintendo GameCube video gaming console.
The mdl file contains 3D model for Luigi's Mansion.
MapShots data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: January 23, 2018
The mdl file extension is used in software products from MapShots software.
MapShots is a software development company specializing in crop management applications for agriculture, such as EASI Grain.
The mdl file contains some kind of data.
How to open mdl file?
The mdl extension files are not meant to be opened manually by the user.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
EASi Grain (Microsoft Windows)
MDL Molchemical modeller data
File type category:
Various data file
Miscellaneous file
Date updated: October 11, 2017
The mdl file extension is associated with the MDL Molchemical modeler software.
The mdl file stores some kind of chemical data used by MDL modeler.
Seems to be very rare used or obsolete format.
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software apps that convert mdl files:
OpenBabel (On-line services)
Men of War: Assault Squad 2 model
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: April 10, 2018
The mdl file extension is associated with the Men of War: Assault Squad 2, a real time strategic computer game for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by 1C Company.
The mdl file stores model for Men of War: Assault Squad 2 game.
How to open mdl file?
You cannot open this file type manually, it is accessed by the game automatically.
How to convert mdl file?
These games files cannot be converted to anything else. However, sometimes modding.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
Men of War: Assault Squad 2 (Microsoft Windows)
Mighty Draw DOS library
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: May 23, 2019
The mdl file extension was also used in old program for MS-DOS and early versions of Microsoft Windows called Mighty Draw.
The mdl file from this program contains library data.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
Mighty Draw (Microsoft Windows)
Moray wireframe model
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: April 30, 2019
The mdl file extension is related to the Morray, an interactive wire-frame modeler that allows you to model a world for POV-Ray interactively, allowing you to see the setup of your scene as you build it.
No editing of POV-Ray script files (unless you really want to). Moray displays a wireframe representation of the scene in 2D views and 3D camera views.
How to open mdl file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.mdl files.
How to convert mdl file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that can open mdl files:
POV-Ray with Moray Plugin (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit mdl files:
POV-Ray with Moray Plugin (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving mdl files:
POV-Ray with Moray Plugin (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create mdl files:
POV-Ray with Moray Plugin (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
POV-Ray with Moray Plugin (Microsoft Windows)
RapidForm file
File type category:
Graphics file
Date updated: November 9, 2012
The MDL file extension is related to RapidForm software and used for its proprietary file format.
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Programs for viewing mdl files:
Rapidform Explorer (Geomagic Verify Viewer) (Microsoft Windows)
Rational Rose object design model file
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 5, 2017
The mdl file extension is related to IBM Rational Rose, a full visual-modeling environment for UNIX and Linux platforms. t is based on the Unified Modeling Language and includes code-generation support for models that will be implemented in Java, C++ and CORBA.
A *.mdl file contains object design model saved in the program.
How to open mdl file?
Use Rational Rose Developer for UNIX to open the .mdl files.
How to convert mdl file?
Files with mdl extension are not convertable.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that can open mdl files:
Rational Rose Developer for UNIX (Linux/Unix)
Software applications that can edit mdl files:
Rational Rose Developer for UNIX (Linux/Unix)
Software capable of saving mdl files:
Rational Rose Developer for UNIX (Linux/Unix)
Software apps that create mdl files:
Rational Rose Developer for UNIX (Linux/Unix)
Software apps that import mdl files:
Visual Paradigm (Microsoft Windows)
Simulink simulation model
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 17, 2017
The mdl file extension is associated with the Simulink, an environment for multidomain simulation and Model-Based Design for dynamic and embedded systems.
The mdl file stores simulation model from Simulink.
How to open mdl file?
Use Simulink to work with *.mdl files.
How to convert mdl file?
Simulink may be able to export *.mdl files to
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that can open mdl files:
Simulink (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create mdl files:
Simulink (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
Simulink (Microsoft Windows)
STAR-CD model data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: April 25, 2017
The mdl file extension is related to the STAR-CD, a CFD code code program for calculation of fluid flow and heat, developed by Siemens.
The mdl file contains model data.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
STAR-CD (Microsoft Windows)
Steam Source SDK model content data
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: October 23, 2017
The mdl file extension is associated with the Source SDK, a development tool for 3D video gaming engine, available for Microsoft Windows, developed by Valve.
The mdl files are used by games build on Source engine (Half-Life II).
How to open mdl file?
Use Source SDK to work with *.mdl files.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
Half-Life 2 (Microsoft Windows)
Left 4 Dead (Microsoft Windows)
Left 4 Dead 2 (Microsoft Windows)
Portal (Microsoft Windows)
Portal 2 (Multiplatform)
Symbian OS MIME type library
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: July 16, 2013
The MDL file extension was also reported to be used in Symbian mobile operating system. MIME type library.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Vensim model
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: March 23, 2018
The mdl file extension is associated with the Vensim, an industrial-strength simulation software for Microsoft Windows, developed by Ventana Systems.
The mdl file stores model from the Vensim simulation program.
How to open mdl file?
Use Vensim to work with *.mdl files.
How to convert mdl file?
Possibly can be converted like any other model files.
Suggested software to open mdl file:
Associated software actions with the mdl file
Software applications that can open mdl files:
Vensim (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create mdl files:
Vensim (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving mdl files:
Vensim (Microsoft Windows)