The table below provides some useful information about the .mdl extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .mdl file?
- What program do I need to open a .mdl file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .mdl?
- How can I convert .mdl file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .mdl
2 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .mdl files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .mdl |
|---|---|
| Type: | Simulink Model |
| Category: | Document |
| Mime type: | application/x-simulink-mdl |
| Description: | |
| MDL file is a Simulink Model. Mathworks Simulink is a platform for multidomain simulation and Model-Based Design for dynamic systems. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Simulink |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| asv, ctf, fig, grl, m, mat, mex, mlib, p, xgl, zgl | |
| Extension: | .mdl |
|---|---|
| Type: | Valve Source Model Data |
| Category: | Development |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| MDL file is a Valve Source Model Data. MDL is the extension for Source's proprietary model format. It defines the structure of the model along with animation, bounding box, hit box, material, mesh and LOD information. The Source engine is a 3D game engine developed by Valve Corporation. It debuted in October 2004 with Half-Life 2. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Valve Source SDK |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| ani, phy, vmt, vtf, vtx, vvd | |
Cannot open .mdl files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.mdl 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.









