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* [[3DMF]] - QuickDraw 3D Metafile (.3dmf)
 
* [[3DMF]] - QuickDraw 3D Metafile (.3dmf)
 
* [[3DS]] - Legacy 3D Studio Model (.3ds)
 
* [[3DS]] - Legacy 3D Studio Model (.3ds)
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* [[3MF]] - 3D Manufacturing Format
 
* [[AC3D Model]] (.ac)
 
* [[AC3D Model]] (.ac)
 
* [[Adobe PRC]] (embedded in PDF files)
 
* [[Adobe PRC]] (embedded in PDF files)
* [[AMF]] - Additive Manufacturing File Format
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* [[Additive Manufacturing File Format|AMF]] - Additive Manufacturing File Format
* [[AN8]] - Anim8or Model (.an8)
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* [[Anim8tor]] - Anim8or Model (.an8)
 
* [[AOI]] - Art of Illusion Model (.aoi)
 
* [[AOI]] - Art of Illusion Model (.aoi)
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* [[AWD (Away3D)]]
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* [[BGA (mesh)|BGA]] [https://substack.neocities.org/bga.html]
 
* [[BLEND]] - Blender (.blend)
 
* [[BLEND]] - Blender (.blend)
 
* [[Blitz3D Model]] (.b3d)
 
* [[Blitz3D Model]] (.b3d)
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* [[COB]] - Caligari Object (.cob)
 
* [[COB]] - Caligari Object (.cob)
 
* [[CORE3D]] - Coreona 3D Coreona 3D Virtual File(.core3d)
 
* [[CORE3D]] - Coreona 3D Coreona 3D Virtual File(.core3d)
* [[CTM]] - OpenCTM (.ctm)
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* [[OpenCTM]] - OpenCTM (.ctm)
* [[DAE]] - COLLADA (.dae)
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* [[COLLADA]] - COLLADA (.dae)
 
* [[DFF]] - RenderWare binary stream, commonly used by Grand Theft Auto III-era games as well as other RenderWare titles
 
* [[DFF]] - RenderWare binary stream, commonly used by Grand Theft Auto III-era games as well as other RenderWare titles
 
* [[DKBTrace scene description]] - DKB Ray Tracer (.dat)
 
* [[DKBTrace scene description]] - DKB Ray Tracer (.dat)
 
* [[Doré Raster]]
 
* [[Doré Raster]]
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* [[dotXSI]] - Softimage
 
* [[DPM]] - deepMesh (.dpm)
 
* [[DPM]] - deepMesh (.dpm)
 
* [[DTS]] - Torque Game Engine (.dts)
 
* [[DTS]] - Torque Game Engine (.dts)
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* [[FACT]] - Electric Image (.fac)
 
* [[FACT]] - Electric Image (.fac)
 
* [[FBX]] - Autodesk FBX (.fbx)
 
* [[FBX]] - Autodesk FBX (.fbx)
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* [[gITF]] [https://www.khronos.org/gltf]
 
* [[GLM]] - Ghoul Mesh (.glm)
 
* [[GLM]] - Ghoul Mesh (.glm)
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* [[IGB]] - Google Earth 3D model (.igb)
 
* [[Imagine Object File]] (Variety of FORM [[TDDD]])
 
* [[Imagine Object File]] (Variety of FORM [[TDDD]])
 
* [[Imagine Texture File]]
 
* [[Imagine Texture File]]
 
* [[JAS]] - Cheetah 3D file (.jas)
 
* [[JAS]] - Cheetah 3D file (.jas)
 
* [[LSB]] - Lightscape scene binary format (.lsb)
 
* [[LSB]] - Lightscape scene binary format (.lsb)
* [[LWO]] - Lightwave Object (.lwo)
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* [[LightWave Object]] (.lwo, LWOB, LWLO, LWO2)
* [[LWS]] - Lightwave Scene (.lws)
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* [[LightWave Scene]] (.lws, LWSC)
 
* [[LXO]] - Luxology Modo (software) file (.lxo)
 
* [[LXO]] - Luxology Modo (software) file (.lxo)
* [[MA]] - Autodesk Maya ASCII File (.ma)
 
 
* [[MatCap]] (.zmt)
 
* [[MatCap]] (.zmt)
 
* [[MAX (3ds Max)|MAX]] - Autodesk 3D Studio Max file (.max)
 
* [[MAX (3ds Max)|MAX]] - Autodesk 3D Studio Max file (.max)
* [[MB]] - Autodesk Maya Binary File (.mb)
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* [[Maya scene]] - Autodesk Maya ASCII or Binary File (.ma, .mb)
 
* [[MD2]] - Quake 2 model format (.md2)
 
* [[MD2]] - Quake 2 model format (.md2)
 
* [[MD3]] - Quake 3 model format (.md3)
 
* [[MD3]] - Quake 3 model format (.md3)
* [[MDX]] - Blizzard Entertainment's own model format (.mdx)
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* [[MDX (Blizzard)|MDX]] - Blizzard Entertainment's own model format (.mdx)
 
* [[MESH]] - New York University(.m)
 
* [[MESH]] - New York University(.m)
 
* [[MESH]] - Meshwork Model (.mesh)
 
* [[MESH]] - Meshwork Model (.mesh)
 
* [[MM3D]] - Misfit Model 3d (.mm3d)
 
* [[MM3D]] - Misfit Model 3d (.mm3d)
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* [[MilkShape model]] (.ms3d)
 
* [[NFF]] - Haines NFF, Neutral File Format
 
* [[NFF]] - Haines NFF, Neutral File Format
 
* [[NIF]] - Gamebryo NetImmerse File (.nif)
 
* [[NIF]] - Gamebryo NetImmerse File (.nif)
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* [[Outerra engine]] (.otx) (used in Anteworld game)
 
* [[Outerra engine]] (.otx) (used in Anteworld game)
 
* [[P3D (PSC)]] - Pittsburgh Supercomputer Center 3D Metafile
 
* [[P3D (PSC)]] - Pittsburgh Supercomputer Center 3D Metafile
* [[POV]] - Persistence of Vision, POV-Ray document (.pov)
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* [[PLY]] [http://paulbourke.net/dataformats/ply/]
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* [[POV-Ray scene description]] - Persistence of Vision Raytracer (.pov)
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* [[POV-Ray density file]] - Persistence of Vision Raytracer (.df3)
 
* [[PRT scene description]] - Parallel Ray Trace
 
* [[PRT scene description]] - Parallel Ray Trace
 
* [[QRT Ray Tracer scene description]] (.qrt)
 
* [[QRT Ray Tracer scene description]] (.qrt)
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* [[SLDPRT]] - SolidWorks Part Document (.sldprt)
 
* [[SLDPRT]] - SolidWorks Part Document (.sldprt)
 
* [[SMD]] - Valve Studiomdl Data format. (.smd)
 
* [[SMD]] - Valve Studiomdl Data format. (.smd)
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* [[Softimage SCN]]
 
* [[SVX]] - Shapeways voxel format. (.svx)
 
* [[SVX]] - Shapeways voxel format. (.svx)
 
* [[TDDD]] - Turbo Silver 3D Data Description, T3D
 
* [[TDDD]] - Turbo Silver 3D Data Description, T3D
* [[TTDDD]]
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* [[TTDDD]] - Textual TDDD
 
* [[U3D]] - Universal 3D file format (.u3d)
 
* [[U3D]] - Universal 3D file format (.u3d)
 
* [[Universal Scene Description]] - Pixar USD
 
* [[Universal Scene Description]] - Pixar USD
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* [[USDZ]] [https://graphics.pixar.com/usd/files/USDZFileFormatSpecification.pdf]
 
* [[Vivid scene description]] (.v)
 
* [[Vivid scene description]] (.v)
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* [[VORT art scene]] (.scn)
 
* [[VRML]] - Virtual reality modeling language (.wrl)
 
* [[VRML]] - Virtual reality modeling language (.wrl)
 
* [[VTK]] - Visualization Toolkit (.vtk)
 
* [[VTK]] - Visualization Toolkit (.vtk)
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* [[Wavefront OBJ]]
 
* [[Wavefront OBJ]]
 
* [[WINGS]] - Wings3D (.wings)
 
* [[WINGS]] - Wings3D (.wings)
* [[X]] - DirectX 3D Model (.x)
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* [[X (DirectX)]] - DirectX 3D Model (.x)
 
* [[X3D]] - Extensible 3D (.x3d)
 
* [[X3D]] - Extensible 3D (.x3d)
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* [[Yobj]] - Yukes 3D Object (.yobj)
 
* [[Z3D]] - Zmodeler (.z3d)
 
* [[Z3D]] - Zmodeler (.z3d)
  
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* [[3dxml]] - Dassault Systemes graphic representation
 
* [[3dxml]] - Dassault Systemes graphic representation
 
* [[ACP]] - VA Software VA - Virtual Architecture CAD file
 
* [[ACP]] - VA Software VA - Virtual Architecture CAD file
* [[AMF]] - Additive Manufacturing File Format
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* [[Additive Manufacturing File Format|AMF]] - Additive Manufacturing File Format
 
* [[Argon]] - Ashlar-Vellum (AR) - 3D Modeling
 
* [[Argon]] - Ashlar-Vellum (AR) - 3D Modeling
* [[ART]] - ArtCAM model
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* [[ART (ArtCAM model)|ART]] - ArtCAM model
 
* [[ASC]] - BRL-CAD Geometry File (old ASCII format)
 
* [[ASC]] - BRL-CAD Geometry File (old ASCII format)
 
* [[ASM]] - Solidedge Assembly, Pro/ENGINEER Assembly
 
* [[ASM]] - Solidedge Assembly, Pro/ENGINEER Assembly
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* [[AutoCAD Slide]]
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* [[AutoCAD Slide Library]]
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* [[AutoSketch]]
 
* [[DDS BIN|BIN]], [[BIM]] - Data Design System DDS-CAD
 
* [[DDS BIN|BIN]], [[BIM]] - Data Design System DDS-CAD
 
* [[CCC]] - CopyCAD Curves
 
* [[CCC]] - CopyCAD Curves
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* [[DGK]] - Delcam Geometry
 
* [[DGK]] - Delcam Geometry
 
* [[DMT]] - Delcam Machining Triangles
 
* [[DMT]] - Delcam Machining Triangles
* [[DXF]] - ASCII Drawing Interchange file format - AutoCAD
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* [[DXB]] - Drawing Interchange Binary Format - AutoCAD
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* [[DXF]] - Drawing Interchange file format - AutoCAD
 
* [[DWB]] - VariCAD drawing file
 
* [[DWB]] - VariCAD drawing file
 
* [[DWF]] - AutoDesk's Web Design Format; AutoCAD & Revit can publish to this format; similar in concept to PDF files; AutoDesk Design Review is the reader
 
* [[DWF]] - AutoDesk's Web Design Format; AutoCAD & Revit can publish to this format; similar in concept to PDF files; AutoDesk Design Review is the reader
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* [[IPT]] - Autodesk Inventor Part file
 
* [[IPT]] - Autodesk Inventor Part file
 
* [[JT]] (visualization format) - Jupiter Tesselation
 
* [[JT]] (visualization format) - Jupiter Tesselation
* [[MCD]] - Monu-CAD (Monument/Headstone Drawing file)
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* [[MCC]] - Monu-CAD Component (Monument/Headstone Component file)
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* [[MCD]] - Monu-CAD Drawing (Monument/Headstone Drawing file)
 
* [[model]] - CATIA V4 part document
 
* [[model]] - CATIA V4 part document
 
* [[OCD]] - Orienteering Computer Aided Design (OCAD) file
 
* [[OCD]] - Orienteering Computer Aided Design (OCAD) file
 
* [[OpenSCAD]] - Solid 3D CAD objects (.scad)
 
* [[OpenSCAD]] - Solid 3D CAD objects (.scad)
 
* [[PAR]] - Solidedge Part
 
* [[PAR]] - Solidedge Part
* [[PIPE]] - PIPE-FLO Professional Piping system design file
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* [[PIPE]] - PIPE-FLO Professional Piping system design file [https://eng-software.com/products/pipe-flo/][http://kb.eng-software.com/display/ESKB/Design+Files+Overview]
 
* [[PLN]] - ArchiCad project
 
* [[PLN]] - ArchiCad project
 
* [[PRT]] - NX (recently known as Unigraphics), Pro/ENGINEER Part, CADKEY Part
 
* [[PRT]] - NX (recently known as Unigraphics), Pro/ENGINEER Part, CADKEY Part
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* [[SLDDRW]] - SolidWorks 2D drawing
 
* [[SLDDRW]] - SolidWorks 2D drawing
 
* [[SLDPRT]] - SolidWorks 3D part model
 
* [[SLDPRT]] - SolidWorks 3D part model
* [[dotXSI]] - Softimage
 
 
* [[STEP]] - Standard for the Exchange of Product model data
 
* [[STEP]] - Standard for the Exchange of Product model data
 
* [[STL]] - Stereo Lithographic data format used by various CAD systems and stereo lithographic printing machines. (.stl)
 
* [[STL]] - Stereo Lithographic data format used by various CAD systems and stereo lithographic printing machines. (.stl)
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* [[Thing file]] - MakerBot (.thing)
 
* [[Thing file]] - MakerBot (.thing)
 
* [[UNV]] - I-DEAS I-DEAS (Integrated Design and Engineering Analysis Software)
 
* [[UNV]] - I-DEAS I-DEAS (Integrated Design and Engineering Analysis Software)
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* [[VectorWorks]]
 
* [[VC6]] - Ashlar-Vellum Graphite - 2D and 3D drafting
 
* [[VC6]] - Ashlar-Vellum Graphite - 2D and 3D drafting
 
* [[VLM]] - Ashlar-Vellum Vellum, Vellum 2D, Vellum Draft, Vellum 3D, DrawingBoard
 
* [[VLM]] - Ashlar-Vellum Vellum, Vellum 2D, Vellum Draft, Vellum 3D, DrawingBoard
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== 2D images designed for use in conjunction with 3D models ==
 
== 2D images designed for use in conjunction with 3D models ==
 
* [[BodyPaint 3D]]
 
* [[BodyPaint 3D]]
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* [[Poser Bump Map]]
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* [[Rayshade Heightfield]]
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* [[Valve Material Type]] (.vmt)
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* [[V-Ray]]
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== Formats related to specialized hardware ==
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* [[PowerVR]]
  
 
== Motion capture ==
 
== Motion capture ==
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* [[JPS]]
 
* [[JPS]]
 
* [[Multi-Picture Format]] - MPO, Multi-Picture Object - This JPEG standard is used for 3d images, as with the Nintendo 3DS
 
* [[Multi-Picture Format]] - MPO, Multi-Picture Object - This JPEG standard is used for 3d images, as with the Nintendo 3DS
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* [[QDV (Random Dot Software)|QDV]] - apparently a random-dot-image stereoscopy format
  
 
== 3D video ==
 
== 3D video ==
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=== Video formats ===
 
* [[Side-by-side 3D format]]
 
* [[Side-by-side 3D format]]
 
* [[Top-and-bottom 3D format]]
 
* [[Top-and-bottom 3D format]]
 
* [[SENSIO Hi-Fi 3D format]]
 
* [[SENSIO Hi-Fi 3D format]]
 
* [[Blu-Ray 3D format]]
 
* [[Blu-Ray 3D format]]
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=== Container formats ===
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* [[MK3D]]
  
 
Also see [[Game data files]] for game rendering engines (some of which are 3-D).
 
Also see [[Game data files]] for game rendering engines (some of which are 3-D).
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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=== Software, Utilities, and Development Libraries ===
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* [[AutoCAD]]
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* [[Konvertor]]
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* [http://www.pythonocc.org/ PythonOCC: 3D CAD/CAE/PLM development framework for the Python programming language]
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* [https://archive.org/details/msdos_shareware_fb_3DBENCH MS-DOS Shareware: Frostbyte: 3DBENCH]
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=== Interesting objects printed with 3D printers ===
 
=== Interesting objects printed with 3D printers ===
 
* [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/download-this-gun-3d-printed-semi-automatic-fires-over-600-rounds/ 3D-printed semi-automatic gun]
 
* [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/03/download-this-gun-3d-printed-semi-automatic-fires-over-600-rounds/ 3D-printed semi-automatic gun]
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* [http://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2014/2/14/its-3d-printed-and-its-flexible It’s 3D Printed, and It’s Flexible]
 
* [http://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2014/2/14/its-3d-printed-and-its-flexible It’s 3D Printed, and It’s Flexible]
 
* [http://gigaom.com/2014/02/25/this-is-what-3d-printed-wood-looks-like/ This is what 3D printed wood looks like]
 
* [http://gigaom.com/2014/02/25/this-is-what-3d-printed-wood-looks-like/ This is what 3D printed wood looks like]
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* [http://www.fastcoexist.com/3042390/these-amazing-3-d-printed-houses-are-made-for-hermit-crabs?partner=rss#2 3D-printed hermit crab shells]
  
 
=== Related technologies ===
 
=== Related technologies ===
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* [http://boingboing.net/2014/05/02/2k-desktop-milling-machine.html $2k desktop milling machine]
 
* [http://boingboing.net/2014/05/02/2k-desktop-milling-machine.html $2k desktop milling machine]
 
* [http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/07/01/quantum-dots-hinder-3d-printed-counterfeits/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=quantum-dots-hinder-3d-printed-counterfeits Quantum Dots to Hinder 3D Printed Counterfeits]
 
* [http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/07/01/quantum-dots-hinder-3d-printed-counterfeits/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=quantum-dots-hinder-3d-printed-counterfeits Quantum Dots to Hinder 3D Printed Counterfeits]
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* [http://blogs.reuters.com/data-dive/2015/04/13/introducing-vibrating-3d-buttons-made-out-of-sound/ 3D virtual objects made out of sound]
  
 
=== Legal issues ===
 
=== Legal issues ===
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=== Other ===
 
=== Other ===
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* [http://www.yobi3d.com Yobi3D - 3D model search engine]
 
* [http://boingboing.net/2013/06/24/kickstarting-a-400-applianc.html Kickstarting a $400 "appliance" 3D printer]
 
* [http://boingboing.net/2013/06/24/kickstarting-a-400-applianc.html Kickstarting a $400 "appliance" 3D printer]
 
* [http://boingboing.net/2013/06/10/how-3d-printing-will-rebuild-r.html How 3-D printing will rebuild reality]
 
* [http://boingboing.net/2013/06/10/how-3d-printing-will-rebuild-r.html How 3-D printing will rebuild reality]
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* [http://boingboing.net/2014/05/07/was-the-mona-lisa-meant-to-be.html Was the Mona Lisa meant to be 3D?]
 
* [http://boingboing.net/2014/05/07/was-the-mona-lisa-meant-to-be.html Was the Mona Lisa meant to be 3D?]
 
* [http://www.wired.com/2014/05/mod-t-printer/ A $250 3-D Printer With Breakthrough Software]
 
* [http://www.wired.com/2014/05/mod-t-printer/ A $250 3-D Printer With Breakthrough Software]
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* [http://fabiensanglard.net/rayTracing_back_of_business_card/ Raytracer program code that fits on a business card]
 
* [http://blogs.loc.gov/digitalpreservation/2014/08/untangling-the-knot-of-cad-preservation/ Untangling the Knot of CAD Preservation]
 
* [http://blogs.loc.gov/digitalpreservation/2014/08/untangling-the-knot-of-cad-preservation/ Untangling the Knot of CAD Preservation]
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* [http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-will-reveal-info-new-3d-printing-file-format-build-2015-april-30 Microsoft will reveal info on new 3D printing file format during Build 2015]

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3D Modeling

CAD

  • 3dmlw - (3D Markup Language for Web) files
  • 3dxml - Dassault Systemes graphic representation
  • ACP - VA Software VA - Virtual Architecture CAD file
  • AMF - Additive Manufacturing File Format
  • Argon - Ashlar-Vellum (AR) - 3D Modeling
  • ART - ArtCAM model
  • ASC - BRL-CAD Geometry File (old ASCII format)
  • ASM - Solidedge Assembly, Pro/ENGINEER Assembly
  • AutoCAD Slide
  • AutoCAD Slide Library
  • AutoSketch
  • BIN, BIM - Data Design System DDS-CAD
  • CCC - CopyCAD Curves
  • CCM - CopyCAD Model
  • CCS - CopyCAD Session
  • CAD - CadStd
  • CAD-3D - Antic Software
  • CATDrawing - CATIA V5 Drawing document
  • CATPart - CATIA V5 Part document
  • CATProduct - CATIA V5 Assembly document
  • CATProcess - CATIA V5 Manufacturing document
  • cgr - CATIA V5 graphic representation file
  • CO - Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt - parametric drafting and 3D modeling
  • DRW - Caddie Early version of Caddie drawing - Prior to Caddie changing to DWG
  • DWG - AutoCAD and Open Design Alliance applications
  • DFT - Solidedge Draft
  • DGN - MicroStation design file
  • DGK - Delcam Geometry
  • DMT - Delcam Machining Triangles
  • DXB - Drawing Interchange Binary Format - AutoCAD
  • DXF - Drawing Interchange file format - AutoCAD
  • DWB - VariCAD drawing file
  • DWF - AutoDesk's Web Design Format; AutoCAD & Revit can publish to this format; similar in concept to PDF files; AutoDesk Design Review is the reader
  • Euclid - CAD file format
  • Euclid - CAD/composition file format (Ace Computing)
  • EMB - Wilcom ES Designer Embroidery CAD file
  • ESW - Agtek format
  • EXCELLON - Excellon file
  • EXP - Drawing Express file format
  • FM - FeatureCAM Part File
  • FMZ - FormZ Project file
  • G - BRL-CAD Geometry File
  • Gerber format - RS-274-D, RS-274X
  • GLM - KernelCAD model
  • GRB - T-FLEX CAD File
  • GTC - GRAITEC Advance file format
  • HydroCAD Stormwater Modeling System Unit Hydrograph file (.huh)
  • IAM - Autodesk Inventor Assembly file
  • ICD - IronCAD 2D CAD file
  • IDW - Autodesk Inventor Drawing file
  • IFC - buildingSMART for sharing AEC and FM data
  • IGES - Initial Graphics Exchange Specification
  • Intergraph Standard File Formats
  • IPN - Autodesk Inventor Presentation file
  • IPT - Autodesk Inventor Part file
  • JT (visualization format) - Jupiter Tesselation
  • MCC - Monu-CAD Component (Monument/Headstone Component file)
  • MCD - Monu-CAD Drawing (Monument/Headstone Drawing file)
  • model - CATIA V4 part document
  • OCD - Orienteering Computer Aided Design (OCAD) file
  • OpenSCAD - Solid 3D CAD objects (.scad)
  • PAR - Solidedge Part
  • PIPE - PIPE-FLO Professional Piping system design file [5][6]
  • PLN - ArchiCad project
  • PRT - NX (recently known as Unigraphics), Pro/ENGINEER Part, CADKEY Part
  • PSM - Solidedge Sheet
  • PSMODEL - PowerSHAPE Model
  • PWI - PowerINSPECT File
  • PYT - Pythagoras File
  • SKP - SketchUp Model
  • RLF - ArtCAM Relief
  • RVT - AutoDesk Revit project files
  • RFA - AutoDesk Revit family files
  • SCDOC - SpaceClaim 3D Part/Assembly
  • SLDASM - SolidWorks Assembly drawing
  • SLDDRW - SolidWorks 2D drawing
  • SLDPRT - SolidWorks 3D part model
  • STEP - Standard for the Exchange of Product model data
  • STL - Stereo Lithographic data format used by various CAD systems and stereo lithographic printing machines. (.stl)
  • TCT - TurboCAD drawing template
  • TCW - TurboCAD for Windows 2D and 3D drawing
  • Thing file - MakerBot (.thing)
  • UNV - I-DEAS I-DEAS (Integrated Design and Engineering Analysis Software)
  • VectorWorks
  • VC6 - Ashlar-Vellum Graphite - 2D and 3D drafting
  • VLM - Ashlar-Vellum Vellum, Vellum 2D, Vellum Draft, Vellum 3D, DrawingBoard
  • VS - Ashlar-Vellum Vellum Solids
  • WRL - Similar to STL, but includes color. Used by various CAD systems and 3D printing rapid prototyping machines. Also used for VRML models on the web.
  • XE - Ashlar-Vellum Xenon - for Associative 3D Modeling

2D images designed for use in conjunction with 3D models

Formats related to specialized hardware

Motion capture

Image series scanning, microscopy

  • BioRad confocal image - stores series of images generated by microscope scan of 3-D object, used in medical/research imaging
  • MRC (Medical Research Council) - format used in 3D electron microscopy

Stereoscopy

  • JPS
  • Multi-Picture Format - MPO, Multi-Picture Object - This JPEG standard is used for 3d images, as with the Nintendo 3DS
  • QDV - apparently a random-dot-image stereoscopy format

3D video

Video formats

Container formats

Also see Game data files for game rendering engines (some of which are 3-D).

Links

Software, Utilities, and Development Libraries

Interesting objects printed with 3D printers

Related technologies

Legal issues

Other

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