File Extension Library


.VMDL File Extension

  • Developer by: Valve
  • Category: Game Files
  • Format: Text

What are .VMDL files and how to open them?

Can't open .VMDL 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 .VMDL file.

What is a .VMDL file extension?

.VMDL file extension is created by Valve. .VMDL has been classified as Game Files. The format of .VMDL file is Text.

.VMDL is Valve Source 2 Model File

A VMDL file is a model file created by the Model Editor tool included with Valve DOTA 2 Workshop Tools, a suite of tools used to customize gameplay in DOTA 2. It contains model information in plain text that describes a character or object that appears in DOTA 2. VMDL files are compiled into binary VMDL_C files in Model Editor, which are then used in DOTA 2.

VMDL files were introduced with the release of the Source 2 engine. The files replaced the .MDL files. A VMDL file is created from a mesh file stored in an .FBX, .OBJ, or .DMX file. To do this, open Model Editor, select File → New VMDL From Mesh File and choose a mesh. After selecting a mesh, the VMDL file is created and named with the same name as the mesh. For example, a sample.fbx[/] mesh file becomes a [f]sample.vmdl file.

List of all softwares that can open the Valve Source 2 Model File
Windows
Valve DOTA 2 Workshop Tools

How to fix problems with .VMDL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .VMDL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .VMDL file format
  2. You need to check the .VMDL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)