.MUD File Extension

MUD files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Mudbox 3D Scene File

General Information

Title MUD File Extension
Extension .mud
Full Form Mudbox 3D Scene File
File Type 3D Scene File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D data
Additional Functions Texture, Displacement maps
Features 3D sculpting, Painting

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Digital Sculpting Yes
Texture Creation Yes
Movie Effects Yes
Video Game Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Latest Version Mudbox 2023 (As of Knowledge Cutoff)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .obj, .fbx, .mb, .ma

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk Mudbox Paid Windows, macOS

Type 2: Textease Multi User Database

The MUD file stores a multi-user database for the Textease educational tool. Textease allows multiple students to add and modify data in a shared database file. MUD files work with the Textease Studio...

General Information

Title MUD File Extension
Extension .mud
Full Form Textease Multi User Database File
File Type Database File
Developer Softease Ltd
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Data sharing, Multi-user access
Features Structured data, User permissions

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Education Yes
Data Management Yes
Collaborative Work Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Password protection, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Associated with Textease Studio CT versions

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mdb, .accdb, .sqlite

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Textease Studio CT Commercial Windows