Opening a 3DT File

The 3DT file type is primarily associated with 3D Mapper.

3DTFile Extension 3DT
File extension: 3DT
File type:  ZIP-based container

What is a 3DT file?

3DT files mostly belong to 3D Mapper. 3DT files are specialized files that store 3D Tiles data inside a ZIP-based container.
They encapsulate a complete 3D model along with its geometry, textures, and metadata, optimized for streaming and display in mapping applications.
  • The file’s internal structure relies on ZIP compression.
  • It is mainly used in geospatial contexts for 3D mapping and visualization.
  • Both 3D Mapper and ContextCapture Center produce these files.
  • FilExt.com note: For further details, please visit Capturing Reality.

    How to open 3DT files

    You need a suitable software like 3D Mapper to open a 3DT file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your 3DT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a 3DT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert 3DT files:

    1. 3D Mapper
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. 3DT files are often referred to as 3D Mapper gis because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. 3D Greetings (Personal Edition Card) by Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited
      3D Greetings is included with different Broderbund products and us used in conjunction with them to produce greeting cards. There is a US-CERT Vulnerability notice on one of the 3D Greetings versions. See the affiliated links. Related links: Vulnerability Note VU#574401
    3. PhotoModeler (File) by Eos Systems Inc.
      PhotoModeler is about photogrammetry -- the science of pulling accurate measurements from photographs.
    4. Topicscape (Database) by 3D-Scape Limited
      Topicscape is a memory aid, a thinking tool and a "let's get organized" assistant that works on your computer screen in 3D. 3DT files are databases in Firebird format (the open source database). This file format is classified as Database.

    Technical Data for 3DT File Extension

    File classification:
    GIS
    Related files:

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: ArcGlobeTemplate
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcGIS\Bin\ArcGlobe.exe %1

    ProgramID: 3DGreetings_3dt
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\broderbund\3DGreetings.exe %1

    ProgramID: 3DGreetings_3dt
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\3DGreetings Personal Edition\3DGreetings.exe


    a 3dt ZIP-based container is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with 3DT files

    • Associate the 3DT file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open zip-based containers. Because only the current version supports the latest 3DT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available 3D Mapper update.
    • To make sure that your 3DT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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