.3mf 3MF document
3D models
| MIME type | model/3mf |
|---|---|
| Description | 3MF document |
| Acronym | 3MF – 3D Manufacturing Format |
| Category | 3D models |
| Based on | application/zip |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .3mf file?
A .3mf file is a “3MF document” (MIME type model/3mf). 3MF stands for 3D Manufacturing Format.
How do I open a .3mf file?
With a 3D program such as Blender (free) or a suitable CAD viewer; Windows 3D Viewer also displays many formats.
How can you tell a genuine .3mf file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.3mf shows the guessed type.
Which format is .3mf based on?
Technically a .3mf file is a subtype of “Zip archive” (application/zip), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .3mf?
The MIME type is model/3mf. In the Apache web server: AddType model/3mf .3mf; in nginx: types { model/3mf 3mf; }.