File Extension Database

Open 3DD File

The 3DD file is a type of GIS data file created by ArcGlobe, a viewing application used to view GIS data sets in 3D.

ArcGlobe is basically a 3D map viewer application that allows you to view large amounts of GIS data on the surface of a globe, it comes bundled with ArcGIS Desktop.

ArcGlobe provides an innovative way to view and analyze GIS data.

Spatially referenced data is placed on a 3D globe surface, displayed in its true global geodetic location.

In this particular case, a 3DD file stores a reference and connection to a geodatabase, which contains the spatial content and output results created by the software's geoprocessing operations.

The 3DD extension file can store GIS data as a collection of three-dimensional layers.

The 3DD file is used to save and load views of 3D GIS datasets.

Software to open and work with a 3DD file

ArcGIS Desktop ArcGLOBE

How Can I Open 3DD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open 3DD file is to find a 3DD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 3DD file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open 3DD file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as 3DD file opener then try to search online for "3DD viewer", "application to open 3DD file" or "open 3DD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open 3DD file

How Can I Open 3DD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a 3DD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 3DD file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with 3DD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as 3DD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open 3DD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open 3DD file then try to search for "3DD viewer", "application to open 3DD file" or "read 3DD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read 3DD file

How Can I Open 3DD File on Android

If you downloaded a 3DD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded 3DD file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "3DD".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "3DD viewer", "3DD file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open 3DD File on iPhone or iPad

To open 3DD File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the 3DD file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "3DD". This way you can find apps which can open 3DD files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "3DD viewer" or "3DD file" online in your favorite search engine.

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