.3DMF File

.3dmf is QuickDraw 3D Metafile

Key Features: .3DMF File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.3dmf
Format	N/A
Created by	Apple
Category	3D Image

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What is an .3DMF file?

The 3dmf file extension is related to Quickdraw 3D, a no longer used 3D graphics application programming interface developed by Apple for Mac OS. Mac OS X uses OpenGL instead.

The 3dmf file contains hierarchical description of a scene, named objects, textures, surfaces, lights, camera, position, rotation, fog, nurbs, matrix - & quaternion transforms.

Used by various Mac OS software like Strata, Infini-D, RayDream Designer, etc.

MIME types:
x-world/x-3dmf

This 3dmf file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

A 3dmf file extension is associated with the QuickDraw 3D a graphics library for Mac OS used to visualize 3D graphics. A 3dmf file stores 3D graphics.

How to open:

Use DesignWorkshop to open *.3dmf files.

How to convert:

Use AccuTrans, or PolyTrans to transform *.3dmf files to other file formats..

QuickDraw 3D Metafile - File openers

Windows

Pedagoguery Poly Pro
Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans

Mac

AlphaOmega 3DMF Viewer
Cheetah3D

How to solve problems with 3DMF files

Associate the 3DMF file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any 3DMF file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.3DMF files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the 3DMF file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .3DMF is QuickDraw 3D Metafile. Because only the current version supports the latest 3DMF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Apple manufacturer website after an available .3DMF is QuickDraw 3D Metafile update.
To make sure that your 3DMF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.