File Extension Library


.MTL File Extension

  • Category: 3D Image Files
  • Format: Text

What are .MTL files and how to open them?

Can't open .MTL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MTL file.

What is a .MTL file extension?

.MTL file extension has been classified as 3D Image Files. The format of .MTL file is Text

.MTL is OBJ Material File

Material settings file used by 3D object editing applications; stored with an .OBJ file and describes how textures are applied to the object; includes the name of texture bitmap files as well as the 3D positioning of the textures.

MTL files are stored in a plain text format and can be viewed with a text editor.

List of all softwares that can open the OBJ Material File
Windows
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Autodesk Maya 2018
MeshLab
Mac
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Autodesk Maya 2018
IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe
Cheetah3D
MeshLab
Linux
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Autodesk Maya 2018
MeshLab

How to fix problems with .MTL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .MTL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .MTL file format
  2. You need to check the .MTL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)