.wrl VRML document
3D models
| MIME type | model/vrml |
|---|---|
| Description | VRML document |
| Acronym | VRML – Virtual Reality Modeling Language |
| Category | 3D models |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 23 56 52 4D 4C 20 (#VRML ) |
| Based on | text/plain |
| Other extensions | .vrm, .vrml |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .wrl file?
A .wrl file is a “VRML document” (MIME type model/vrml). VRML stands for Virtual Reality Modeling Language.
How do I open a .wrl 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 .wrl file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 23 56 52 4D 4C 20 (#VRML ). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.wrl checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .wrl based on?
Technically a .wrl 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 .wrl?
The MIME type is model/vrml. In the Apache web server: AddType model/vrml .wrl; in nginx: types { model/vrml wrl; }.