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Details of extension .mods

On this page, we're going to take a closer look at the .mods file extension. We'll explain what exactly a .mods 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 .mods files into different formats, we'll give you some tips on how to do that too. Let's see the 2 file formats associated with this file extension!

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mods file - Metadata Object Description Schema Data

Metadata Object Description Schema Data

The MODS file is a Metadata Object Description Schema Data. Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS) is a schema for a bibliographic element set that may be used for a variety of purposes, and particularly for library applications.
Category: Data files
Application: SobekCM
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Related extensions:
.marcxml MARC 21 XML Schema Data
Links:
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mods file - Mozilla XULRunner Data

Mozilla XULRunner Data

The MODS file is a Mozilla XULRunner Data. XULRunner is a packaged version of the Mozilla platform to enable standalone desktop application development.
Category: Development files
Application: Mozilla Firefox
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Related extensions:
.slt Mozilla 1.0 Profile SALT Data
Links:
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The .mods 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 .mods extension may contain various content types. If you have helpful information about this extension, write to us!

Could someone have spelled the .mods file extension wrong?

In our database, we came across the following similar extensions:

.mds TestComplete Project
.mos ENVI Mosaic Data
.mod SVAL Modal Data
.mpds MADRIX Plexus Settings Data
.ods OpenDocument Spreadsheet
.mode Coda Syntax Mode

The .mods extension is frequently misused

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

mds (1), ods (1), mos (1), mod (1), moss (1), mpds (1), mode (1)

Having trouble opening a .mods file?

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

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.mods

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