.MAT File Extension
- Developer by: The MathWorks
- Category: Data Files
- Format: Binary
What are .MAT files and how to open them?
Can't open .MAT file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MAT file.
What is a .MAT file extension?
.MAT file extension is created by The MathWorks. .MAT has been classified as Data Files. The format of .MAT file is Binary.
.MAT is MATLAB MAT-File
Binary data container format used by MATLAB; may include arrays, variables, functions, and other types of data; can be saved in different formats by choosing a version within the MATLAB Preferences (select ).
Level 4 MAT-Files support two-dimensional matrices and character strings, while Level 5 MAT-Files include additional support for multidimensional numeric arrays, character arrays, cell arrays, sparse arrays, objects, and structures.
MAT-files may also be used to represent audio in 64-bit floating point, 16-bit signed integer, and 8-bit unsigned integer formats.
List of all softwares that can open the MATLAB MAT-File
File Type 2 Microsoft Access Table Shortcut File
Developer by: Microsoft Category: Misc Files Format: Binary
Microsoft Access Table (MAT) shortcut file created by Microsoft Access, a relational database program for desktop computers; contains a shortcut to a table within an Access database; opens a relational database table without first having to open Microsoft Access.
MAT files can be created in Access by clicking and dragging a table to the desktop.
List of all softwares that can open the Microsoft Access Table Shortcut File
File Type 3 3ds Max Materials File
Developer by: Autodesk Category: 3D Image Files
File used by 3ds Max, a 3D modeling and animation software package; stores a material, which defines the way textures and lighting are applied to a surface; can be accessed from the Material Editor component in 3ds Max.
List of all softwares that can open the 3ds Max Materials File
File Type 4 Vue Material File
Developer by: E-on Software Category: Raster Image Files Format: Binary
File created by E-on Vue software programs, which are used to create 2D and 3D visualizations as well as computer graphics materials; contains images and textures that can be applied to 3D objects; used as components, or building blocks, to create an overall Vue scene.
E-on Vue is available in the following versions:
- Infinite
- xStream
- Ozone
- Esprit
- Studio
- Complete
- Pioneer
- Theme Packs
The Vue MetaView plug-in is also available for Mac OS X.
List of all softwares that can open the Vue Material File
File Type 5 V-Ray Materials File
Developer by: Chaos Group Category: Plugin Files
Contains materials, or texture styles, that can be loaded into 3D design programs using the V-Ray plugin; V-Ray is a surface material generation and editing plugin developed by Chaos Group.
List of all softwares that can open the V-Ray Materials File
| Windows | | Autodesk 3ds Max with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin | | Autodesk Maya with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin | | MAXON CINEMA 4D with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin | |
| Mac | | MAXON CINEMA 4D with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin | | Autodesk Maya with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin | |