What file format can Rhinoceros open?

February 2023 · 3 minute read
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    • If you’re into 3D design out of either passion or for educational or work-related reasons, then you need a good CAD program.

    Rhinoceros , also known as Rhino, or Rhino3D is one such application, and it has plenty of uses, in pretty much any domain where precise 3D design is required.

    One thing that sets Rhinoceros apart is that its geometry is based on the NURBS mathematical model, which focuses on producing a mathematically precise representation of curves and freeform surfaces in computer graphics.

    This is different from your typical CAD programs that are based on the use of polygon meshes.

    One of the other key selling points of Rhinoceros is just how versatile it is when it comes to the file formats that it can support.

    What are the file formats supported by Rhino?

    Rhino 3D Model (except Rhino 1.x save/export)
    .3dm    		E57
    .e57    		MotionBuilder
    .fbx    		SketchUp
    .skp
    Rhino 3D Model Backup
    .3dmbak    		Embroidery
    .dst, .exp    		NextEngine Scan
    .scn    		SLC
    .slc
    Rhino Worksession
    .rws    		Enhanced Metafile
    .emf    		OBJ
    .obj    		SOLIDWORKS
    .sldprt, .sldasm
    3MF
    .3mf    		Encapsulated PostScript
    .eps    		Object Properties
    .csv    		STEP
    .stp, .step
    3D Studio
    .3ds    		Geomview OFF
    .off    		Parasolid
    .x_t    		STL (Stereolithography)
    .stl
    AMF
    .amf    		GHS Geometry
    .gf, .gft    		PDF
    .pdf    		VDA
    .vda
    ACIS
    .sat    		GHS Part Maker
    .pm    		PLY
    .ply    		VRML/Open Inventor
    .wrl, .vrml, .vi
    Adobe Illustrator
    .ai    		Google Earth
    .kmz    		Points
    .asc, .csv, .xyz, .cgo_ascii,.cgo_asci, .pts 1    		WAMIT
    .gdf
    AutoCAD Drawing
    .dwg    		GTS (GNU Triangulated Surface)
    .gts    		Points
    .txt    		Windows Metafile
    .wmf
    AutoCAD Drawing Exchange
    .dxf    		IGES
    .igs, .iges    		Raw Triangles
    .raw    		X3D
    .x3dv
    COLLADA
    .dae    		Lightwave
    .lwo    		Recon M
    .m    		XAML
    .xaml
    Cult3D
    .cd    		Microstation
    .dgn    		RenderMan
    .rib    		XGL
    .xgl
    DirectX
    .x    		Moray UDO
    .udo    		Scalable Vector Graphics
    .svg    		Zcorp
    .zpr

    While this already extended list can be expanded upon even more with the help of plugins what it can handle all on its own is more than enough for the casual user.

    Of course, if you do decide on including plugins for Rhinoceros, then the library of compatible formats will also contain the following:

    Other programs that can open the files that Rhino can

    Since Rhino can open plenty of file formats that are more or less specific to CAD tools, it goes without saying that there are other programs that can pretty much do the same job.

    If you don’t like using Rhinoceros for one reason or another, try checking out these alternatives:

    As you can see for yourself, Rhinoceros is very good at handling a wide variety of CAD and even non-CAD file formats. As such, as long as you learn how to use it efficiently, Rhinoceros can become a universal CAD format.

    Did you find the format that you need in the list supported by Rhinoceros? Let us know what other formats it should support in the comments section below.

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