Opening an XRF File

The XRF file type is primarily associated with Cal3DViewer.

XRFFile Extension XRF
File extension: XRF
File type:  3D materials

What is an XRF file?

XRF files mostly belong to Cal3DViewer by Cal3DViewer Developer Community. XRF file extension is used to store 3D materials files created with Cal3D, a 3D skeletal-based character animation library. An XAF materials file contains data used to define the appearance of 3D meshes used by a 3D scene. The data usually includes overlays, brightness, and the ambience applied to each mesh. WORDSearch, an online resource for studying the Christian Bible stores some of its data in XRF files. Also, TrialDirector, a software for organizing and presenting cases/exhibits during legal proceedings uses the XRF file extension to cross-reference cases.

How to open an XRF file

You need a suitable software like Cal3DViewer to open an XRF 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 XRF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a XRF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online XRF Text Viewer

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Programs that open and convert XRF files:

  1. Cal3DViewer by Cal3DViewer Developer Community
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. XRF files are often referred to as Cal3DViewer 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. TrialDirector (cross reference) by Ipro
    TrialDirector is a leading-edge trial presentation software for litigation teams. The program allows legal teams to view, manage, search, and collaborate on centrally stored case files and prepare case exhibits and depositions. TrialDirector uses XRF file files to cross reference cases. This file format is classified as Data.

XRF file format:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the XRF files is as follows:

The XRF file extension predominantly uses a uniform format. The following file formats are most commonly found in XRF files:

All other XRF files (17%) have no uniform format, often, for example, Cross-Reference info. Files like these are sometimes linked to asteri, hair, material, statuesque, furniture, glasses, front or king. Just click the "Choose your .xrf file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your XRF file is.

Technical Data for XRF File Extension

File classification:
3D Image
Related files:
chkn, asteri - head - diffuse, crf, xmf, xrdf, compressed, xfr, tga, xml, xref, sft, jpg, mst, spx, zip

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: txtfile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

ProgramID: txtfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Boxer Text Editor\b.exe


an xrf 3D material is a special file format by Cal3DViewer Developer Community and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with XRF files

  • Associate the XRF file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open 3d materials. Because only the current version supports the latest XRF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Cal3DViewer Developer Community manufacturer website after an available Cal3DViewer update.
  • To make sure that your XRF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .XRF file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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