.3MF File

.3mf is 3D Manufacturing File

Key Features: .3MF File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.3mf
Format	XML
Created by	3MF Consortium
Category	3D Image

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How to open:
How to convert:

What is an .3MF file?

File extension 3mf is mainly associated with a special 3D Manufacturing Format developed by 3MF Consortium, which includes companies such as Microsoft (for OS support), Autodesk, Dassault Systemes.

3MF is an XML-based data format designed for using additive manufacturing, including information about materials, colors, and other information that cannot be represented in the STL format.

Files with 3mf extension can be typically found as 3D models saved in special 3D Manufacturing Format. Used for 3D printing purposes mostly, but users might also save 3D models in this format in the Paint 3D program from Windows.

How to open:

Several 3D modellings tools can work with .3mf files.

How to convert:

Possibly can be exported or converted for the purposes of 3D printing.

3D Manufacturing File - File openers

Windows

Microsoft 3D Builder
Microsoft Paint 3D
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Dassault Systemes CATIA
McNeel Rhino
PTC Creo
Ultimaker Cura

Mac

Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Ultimaker Cura

Linux

Dassault Systemes CATIA
PTC Creo
Ultimaker Cura

3MF Consortium

.3mf - File Extension

3D Image

XML

How to solve problems with 3MF files

Associate the 3MF file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any 3MF file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.3MF files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the 3MF 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 .3MF is 3D Manufacturing File. Because only the current version supports the latest 3MF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the 3MF Consortium manufacturer website after an available .3MF is 3D Manufacturing File update.
To make sure that your 3MF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.