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Quake Model (MDL)

Original Quake model format or Valve Studio Model.

Game LegacyPopularity: MediumSupports 7 Conversions

Format Specifications

Extension..mdl
MIME Typeapplication/octet-stream
CategoryGame Legacy

Key Features

  • Animation

Common Use Cases

QuakeSource

Convert MDL to...

MDL DAEMDL GLBMDL GLTFMDL OBJMDL PLYMDL STLMDL USDZ

What is MDL format?

Original Quake model format or Valve Studio Model. The full name of the format is "Quake Model".It falls primarily under the Game Legacy category. This format is considered to have medium popularity in the 3D industry.

How to open MDL files?

You can open MDL files using our free online 3D viewer. Simply upload your file, and we will render it directly in your browser without uploading it to any server. Alternatively, you can convert it to a more widely supported format like GLTF or OBJ using the tools listed above.

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