Opening THING Files

The THING file type is primarily associated with MakerBot Desktop.

THING	File extension: THING
	File type:	compressed thing

What is a THING file?

THING files mostly belong to MakerBot Desktop by MakerBot. Files with THING file extension are associated with compressed containers used to store multiple STL files sent to a MakerBot Replicator 3D printer from MakerBot Desktop. The XML manifest file in the root directory of the compressed file lists dependencies for printing the 3D models in the STL files.

How to open THING files

You need a suitable software like MakerBot Desktop to open a THING file. You need a suitable software like MakerBot Desktop from MakerBot to open a THING 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 THING file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a THING file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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4 Steps to Open an Unknown .THING File

Because .THING files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A file from a 3D printing workflow or designer is likely a MakerBot 3D Image.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer.
- "PK" indicates a ZIP-based compressed archive (common for MakerBot "compressed thing" files).
- Readable JSON/XML suggests a configuration file.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try MakerBot Desktop or MakerBot Print, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for THING File Extension

File classification:

3D Image

Related files:

stl, makerbot, zip, s3g, x3g

Related links:

MakerBot

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

a thing compressed thing is a special file format by MakerBot and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with THING files

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