File Extension Database

Open MODD File

MODD is a file extension and format that is usually classified as a video file format, however it is actually an information file.

The MODD file contains metadata about a file that is actually video, which has been recorded using a Sony camera recorder.

The metadata included in a MODD file can contain, among others, the recording date, information about the recorder, geographic information and more.

Importantly, MODD files are different from MOD files, which are generally video files.

In principle, the MODD file accompanies an M2TS file that is also a video file, and in this case it is the real video created by Sony's camera recorder.

M2TS responds to the MPEG-2 transport stream container for Blu-ray disc audio and video.

The file is used by the Sony Picture Motion Browser software or the PMH to analyze an M2TS file.

The typical file name for MODD files is something like 'file.m2ts.modd', indicating that the MODD file contains information about the M2TS video with the same name.

It should be noted that these MODD extension files should not be removed as they may result in loss of data from the original video file itself.

Software to open a MODD file

Because it is a proprietary format, it is evident that the most suitable software packages to open this type of files are from the following list:

How Can I Open MODD File on Windows

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

How Can I Open MODD File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open MODD File on Android

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

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

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