There are 22 other file types using
the MDL file extension!
.mdl - DigitalTracker/DigiTrakker music module
.mdl - MDL Molchemical modeller data
.mdl - Rational Rose object design model file
.mdl - Vensim model
.mdl - IBM Cognos Model Definition Language file
.mdl - 3D GameStudio model entity
.mdl - Animation:Master 3D model
.mdl - ASTi Model Builder data
.mdl - Flight Simulator 95/98 3D model
.mdl - MapShots data
.mdl - Mighty Draw DOS library
.mdl - Moray wireframe model
.mdl - id Tech 2 game engine model
.mdl - RapidForm file
.mdl - Simulink simulation model
.mdl - Symbian OS MIME type library
.mdl - Blizzard Entertainment 3D model
.mdl - Men of War: Assault Squad 2 model
.mdl - Leadwerks Game Engine model
.mdl - Lectra Modaris clothing design
.mdl - Luigi's Mansion 3D model
.mdl - STAR-CD model data
MDL file extension - Steam Source SDK model content data
What is mdl file? How to open mdl files?
File type specification:
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).
The default software associated to open mdl file:
Company or developer:
Valve Corporation
Half-Life 2 is successor of legendary 3D first person shooter computer game Half-Life. Player takes role of scientist Gordon Freeman that have traveled to City 17 in the Eastern Europe. Freeman is forced to fight against increasingly unfavorable odds in order to survive. In his struggle, he is joined by various allies, including former Black Mesa colleagues, oppressed citizens of City 17, and the Vortigaunts. The game uses the Source game engine, which includes a heavily modified version of the Havok physics engine.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .mdl file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open mdl file, edit mdl file, convert mdl file, view mdl file, play mdl file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with mdl file - Steam Source SDK model content data
Click on the software link(s) for more information. Suggested software applications use mdl file type for internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open mdl file actions.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with mdl file by default:
Half-Life 2
Other suggested software:
Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead 2
Portal