Opening a MAKERBOT File

The MAKERBOT file type is primarily associated with MakerBot Desktop.

MAKERBOT	File extension: MAKERBOT
	File type:	3D model print instructions

What is a MAKERBOT file?

MAKERBOT files mostly belong to MakerBot Desktop by MakerBot. A MAKERBOT file is created when a user sends a 3D model to the MakerBot Replicator (a 3D printer) from MakerBot Desktop (a software for preparing 3D models for printing). When a 3D model in a MB, STL, or OBJ file is sent to the MakerBot Replicator printer, MakerBot Desktop creates a MAKERBOT file which contains instructions that MakerBot Replicator will use to print the model.

How to open a MAKERBOT file

You need a suitable software like MakerBot Desktop to open a MAKERBOT 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 MAKERBOT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MAKERBOT 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 MAKERBOT files:

MakerBot Desktop by MakerBot
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MAKERBOT files are often referred to as MakerBot Desktop 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
MakerBot Replicator (3D model print instructions) by MakerBot
MakerBot Replicator is a powerful 3D printer developed and distributed by MakerBot. As an alternative to sending MAKERBOT files to MakerBot Replicator via a USB cable, users may also transfer the MAKERBOT file to a USB drive and plug the drive into a MakerBot Replicator to print it. This file format is classified as 3D Image. Related links: MakerBot

MAKERBOT format details:

To find out what program is needed to open MAKERBOT files, you need to determine the file format. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our examination of the MAKERBOT files comes to the following conclusion:

The MAKERBOT file ending is primarily used by a single program. But the following two file formats are common:

99% of all MAKERBOT files internally use the ZIP format, the MAKERBOT file contains a number of compressed files. Primarily 5 to 10 files are included. Customary file names are isometric_thumbnail_120x1.png, isometric_thumbnail_320x1.png, isometric_thumbnail_640x1.png, meta.json, print.jsontoolpath, thumbnail_110x1.png, thumbnail_320x1.png and thumbnail_55x1.png. You can see the included files and images by renaming the file extension to .zip and then double-clicking it. A typical file size is 1 MB. The keywords print.jsontoolpath are typical for these files. Such files are related to support, stand, chain, screw, clip, cube, ummx, transmission, rotorblatt, benchy, tracer, board, clamp, links, mount, print, body and mini.

All other MAKERBOT files (1%) have no consistent format. Just click the "Choose your .makerbot file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your MAKERBOT file is.

Technical Data for MAKERBOT File Extension

File classification:

3D Image

Related files:

x3g, gcode, print, thing, stl, s3g

Related links:

MakerBot

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

a makerbot 3D model print instruction is a special file format by MakerBot and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MAKERBOT files

Associate the MAKERBOT file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open 3d model print instructions. Because only the current version supports the latest MAKERBOT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the MakerBot manufacturer website after an available MakerBot Desktop update.
To make sure that your MAKERBOT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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