.MB File Extension

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

Type 1: Maya Binary Scene

General Information

Title MB File Extension
Extension .mb
Full Form Maya Binary Scene File
File Type 3D Scene File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/maya

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D data
Additional Functions Animation, Modeling, Rendering
Features Binary format, High performance

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes, Binary

Use Cases

Film Animation Yes
Video Games Yes
Visual Effects Yes
Technical Direction Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Versioning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1998
Latest Version Maya 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ma, .obj, .fbx, .dae

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk Maya Paid, Subscription Windows, Mac, Linux
Autodesk MotionBuilder Paid, Subscription Windows

Type 2: Kodak EasyShare Data File

General Information

Title MB File Extension
Extension .mb
Full Form Kodak EasyShare Data File
File Type Data File
Developer Eastman Kodak Company
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store album data
Additional Functions Index photos, videos
Features Binary format, Proprietary

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Photo Organization Yes
Photo Sharing Yes
Digital Cameras Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Backup regularly

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .jpg, .jpeg, .png

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Kodak EasyShare Software Discontinued Windows, Mac