Opening a TOM File

The TOM file type is primarily associated with 3D scanning software.

TOM	File extension: TOM
	File type:	3D model file

What is a TOM file?

TOM files mostly belong to 3D scanning software. TOM files are used to store specialized data in two main ways.
For most cases, a TOM file holds a 3D facial scan data file. This file contains a 3D model representing facial features captured by advanced scanning systems. The data is used in 3D imaging and modeling processes and usually requires dedicated 3D scanning software to view and manipulate it.
Some TOM files also follow what is described as Tom's object model. This variant acts as a text-based data container, sometimes referred to as a Myriad Group text format, and is used in systems like TOM-OS.
Consider the following details:

• If your file was created by a facial scanning device, it likely contains structured 3D data.
• If labeled as Tom's object model, it may be readable with a basic text editor.
• For full functionality, use software recommended by the device or system provider.

FilExt.com note: For more information on the 3D scan variant, visit the official 3dMDvultus webpage.

How to open TOM files

You need a suitable software like 3D scanning software to open a TOM 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 TOM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TOM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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TOM format details:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Below is our analysis of the TOM files:

TOM is not that commonly used as a file extension. This file type is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. The two most popular formats are as follows:

• 55% of all TOM files start with the bytes èTOM $ crucial for this file format. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are 4 MB to 44 MB in size, with a median of 20 MB. The file type was developed only in the last few years. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as Header__, IHDR, ThumbPNG and IDATx^. An example of a file name is 20180601.tom. Such files are related to stitched, maybe and helm, and nearly always contain personal information.
• 6% of all TOM files start with the bytes TOM crucial for this file format. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are 8 KB to 2 MB in size, with a median of 120 KB.

All other TOM files (39%) have different formats, the following 5 formats exist: XML, ZIP and PDF. Often described as syslog or data. If you want to find out what your TOM file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.