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MD2 File - What is an .md2 file and how do I open it?
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What is an MD2 file? An MD2 file is a 3D model used by id Software Quake 2. Primarily, MD2 files contain models of player characters, non-player characters, but some MD2 files instead contain weapon or item models. Only Quake 2 and its expansions use MD2 files.
More Information MD2 file open in chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D Quake 2 is the second entry in the popular Quake video game series. It was released in 1997, with various expansion packs and platform ports released later. The game and its expansions use 3D models saved in the MD2 format. Each MD2 file stores information about a model's geometry and the animations used to animate it. It also contains data used to load and apply textures (which are saved in separate files) to the model.
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.MD2 File Extension
2 file types use the .md2 file extension.
Quake 2 3D Model
| Developer | id Software |
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4.0 | 7 Votes |
What is an MD2 file?
An MD2 file is a 3D model used by id Software Quake 2. Primarily, MD2 files contain models of player characters, non-player characters, but some MD2 files instead contain weapon or item models. Only Quake 2 and its expansions use MD2 files.
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MD2 file open in chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D
Quake 2 is the second entry in the popular Quake video game series. It was released in 1997, with various expansion packs and platform ports released later.
The game and its expansions use 3D models saved in the MD2 format. Each MD2 file stores information about a model's geometry and the animations used to animate it. It also contains data used to load and apply textures (which are saved in separate files) to the model.
How to open an MD2 file
You can open an MD2 file with chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D (Windows), QuArK (Windows), or wal (multiplatform).
How to convert an MD2 file
You can use chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D to convert MD2 files to many other 3D model formats. To do so:
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Programs that open or reference MD2 files
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id Software Quake 2
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chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D
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QuArK
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wal
Free
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id Software Quake 2
Paid
wal
Free
Linux
id Software Quake 2
Paid
wal
Free
Category: Game Files
Updated: May 1, 2023
Alcohol Disk Image Segment 2
| Developer | Alcohol |
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2.8 | 8 Votes |
The third segment of a CD or DVD disc image copied by Alcohol 120% software; part of a sequence of disc image segments (each part ends in .MD0 , .MD1 , then MD2, etc.); must be joined with the other segments to retrieve the complete disc image.
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MD2 files are often saved with a .MDF file or a .MDS file, which defines the tracks and data structure used by the disc.
Programs that open or reference MD2 files
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Alcohol 120%
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MISO-J (to join the segments)
Category: Disk Image Files
Updated: January 31, 2007