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Open 3MF File

A 3MF extension file is a file saved in a 3D manufacturing format, which is used by various design programs that essentially work with 3D models.

Thus, the 3MF file contains a 3D model, compressed in ZIP, and additionally has material and property information.

3MF files can also store a print ticket, a thumbnail image, and one or more digital signatures.

The 3MF format has been designed by the 3MF Consortium, created in 2015, to offer a more agile 3D printing process.

From the beginning, the aim has been to standardize the format and make it the only one used from design to manufacturing, replacing other formats such as STL, OBJ, AMF, VRML, and more, in order to reduce interoperability problems.

Because of its versatility, the 3MF file can also store a JPG or PNG thumbnail image, digital signatures, kernel properties, and other metadata.

The 3MF consortium was created by Microsoft in 2015 and was made up of various design software houses, such as Autodesk, HP, Microsoft, GE Global Research, Fit AG, Shapeways, SLM Solutions Group, Ultimaker, Stratasys, Siemens PLM Software and Dassault. Systemes.

Software to open a 3MF file

How Can I Open 3MF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open 3MF file is to find a 3MF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 3MF 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 3MF 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 3MF file opener then try to search online for "3MF viewer", "application to open 3MF file" or "open 3MF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open 3MF file

How Can I Open 3MF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a 3MF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 3MF 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 3MF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as 3MF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open 3MF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open 3MF file then try to search for "3MF viewer", "application to open 3MF file" or "read 3MF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read 3MF file

How Can I Open 3MF File on Android

If you downloaded a 3MF 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 3MF 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 "3MF".
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 "3MF viewer", "3MF 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 3MF File on iPhone or iPad

To open 3MF 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 3MF 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 "3MF". This way you can find apps which can open 3MF 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 "3MF viewer" or "3MF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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