.mtl OBJ 3D model material library
3D models
| MIME type | model/mtl |
|---|---|
| Description | OBJ 3D model material library |
| Category | 3D models |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 6E 65 77 6D 74 6C 20 (newmtl ) |
| Based on | text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .mtl file?
A .mtl file is a “OBJ 3D model material library” (MIME type model/mtl).
How do I open a .mtl 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 .mtl file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 6E 65 77 6D 74 6C 20 (newmtl ). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.mtl checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .mtl based on?
Technically a .mtl file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .mtl?
The MIME type is model/mtl. In the Apache web server: AddType model/mtl .mtl; in nginx: types { model/mtl mtl; }.