The table below provides some useful information about the .mat extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .mat file?
- What program do I need to open a .mat file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .mat?
- How can I convert .mat file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .mat
2 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .mat files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .mat |
|---|---|
| Type: | Microsoft Access Table |
| Category: | Document |
| Mime type: | application/vnd.ms-access |
| Description: | |
| MAT file is a Microsoft Access Table. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Microsoft Access |
| Program name: | access.exe |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| accdb, accde, accdr, accdt, adb, ade, adn, adp, apr, bdb, dap, laccdb, mad, maf, mag, mam, maq, mar, mas, mau, mav, maw, mda, mdb, mde, mdn, mdt, mdw, mdz, snp, vew, wdb | |
| Extension: | .mat |
|---|---|
| Type: | MATLAB Matrix |
| Category: | Development |
| Mime type: | application/matlab-mat |
| Description: | |
| MAT file is a MATLAB Matrix data. MATLAB is a high-level language and interactive environment that enables you to perform computationally intensive tasks faster than with traditional programming languages such as C, C++, and Fortran. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | MATLAB |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| Total Commander MAT Plugin |
|
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| asv, ctf, fig, grl, llb, llx, m, mdl, mex, mlib, mlv, p, vi | |
Cannot open .mat files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.mat files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









