.MESH File Extension

MESH files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: 3D Mesh Model

MESH files create digital representations of 3D models using polygons. They are used for rendering game objects and structures in 3D games. Windows has native support for displaying 3D models through ...

General Information

Title MESH File Extension
Extension .mesh
Full Form 3D Mesh Model
File Type 3D Model File
Developer Varies by software
MIME Type model/mesh

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D data
Additional Functions Rendering, Animation
Features Geometry, Textures

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution, Detailed
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Simulation Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded scripts
Best Practices Validate on import, Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by software
Latest Version Depends on development

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .obj, .fbx, .dae, .stl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Blender Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Unity Free, Subscription Windows, Mac, Linux
Unreal Engine Free, Royalties Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Godot Engine 3D Mesh File

General Information

Title MESH File Extension
Extension .mesh
Full Form Godot Engine 3D Mesh File
File Type 3D Model File
Developer Godot Engine Community
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D mesh data
Additional Functions Visual representation, Collision shapes
Features Geometry data, Material references

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on complexity
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Simulation Yes
Educational Projects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2014
Latest Version Godot Engine 3.4 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .obj, .dae, .gltf, .glb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Godot Engine Free Windows, macOS, Linux
Blender Free Windows, macOS, Linux

Type 3: DirectX Mesh File

The MESH data file is related to the DirectX SDK. Microsoft DirectX is APIs for multimedia tasks. The MESH format falls into 3D Image Files. MIME-type: application/octet-stream. The application itself...

General Information

Title MESH File Extension
Extension .mesh
Full Form DirectX Mesh File
File Type 3D Model File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type model/mesh

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Rendering, Animation
Features Contain mesh data, Can include textures

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on complexity
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Simulation Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Validate integrity, Update tools

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 1990s
Latest Version DirectX 12 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .x, .fbx, .obj, .dae

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft DirectX SDK Free Windows
Blender Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Unity Free, Subscription Windows, Mac