Details of extension .3dm

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .3dm file extension. We'll explain what exactly a .3dm fileformat is and how you can use it. If you're interested in learning more details about this type of file, we'll show you where to find them. And if you ever need to convert .3dm files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the 3 file formats associated with this file extension!

Contents

• OpenNURBS 3D Model
• Rhino 3D Model Data
• QuickDraw 3D Metafile

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OpenNURBS 3D Model

The 3DM file is an OpenNURBS 3D Model. The openNURBS Initiative provides CAD, CAM, CAE, and computer graphics software developers the tools to accurately transfer 3-D geometry between applications.

Category: Document files

Application: Rhino 3D

Program name: -

Mime-type: application/octet-stream

Magic bytes (HEX): -

Magic string (ASCII): -

Aliases:

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Related extensions:

.cpy Autodesk 3D Studio Max Copy Track Data

.ws3 Rhino 3D Toolbar Collection Data

.pxp Autodesk 3D Studio Max Process Data

.wrl Virtual Reality World

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OpenNURBS

Rhino 3D Model Data

The 3DM file is a Rhino 3D Model Data. Rhino 3D is a CAD software used primarily in architectural trades, industrial design and jewellery design.

Category: Data files

Application: Rhino 3D

Program name: -

Mime-type: application/octet-stream

Magic bytes (HEX): -

Magic string (ASCII): -

Aliases:

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Related extensions:

.editmb Autodesk Maya 3D Offline Binary Scene

.max Autodesk 3D Studio Max Scene

.rds Ray Dream Studio Scene

.pst Lightwave 3D Preset

Links:

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QuickDraw 3D Metafile

The 3DMF file is a QuickDraw 3D Metafile. QuickDraw 3D enables your computer to display three-dimensional graphics using applications designed to take advantage of QuickDraw 3D. It also provides a common file format, called QuickDraw 3D Metafile (or 3DMF for short), for exchanging 3D documents.

Category: Document files

Application: QuickTime Player

Program name: -

Mime-type: application/octet-stream

Magic bytes (HEX): -

Magic string (ASCII): -

Aliases:

3dm, qd3d

Related extensions:

.dlc Autodesk 3D Studio Max Animation Controller Data

.dlm Autodesk 3D Studio Max Modifier Plugin

.anim Autodesk Maya 3D Animation Data

.mli Autodesk 3D Studio Material Library

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The .3dm file extension might not only belong to a single type of file, there could be various kinds that use it. Keep in mind that files with the .3dm extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

The .3dm extension is frequently misused

People sometimes confuse the .3dm filename extension. Based on the searches on our site, here are the most common misspellings from the past year.

Having trouble opening a .3dm file?

If you want to open a .3dm file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. Incorrect settings for the .3dm association can trigger this error.

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.3dm

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

• Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
• In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
• Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android