.MDX File Extension

MDX files exist as 7 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Warcraft 3 Model File

Files with .mdx extension are special disk image format used in Daemon Tools and Astroburn. .mdx files can't be opened by 3rd party applications. Only Daemon Tools and Astroburn can convert them to IS...

General Information

Title MDX File Extension
Extension .mdx
Full Form Warcraft 3 Model File
File Type Game Model File
Developer Blizzard Entertainment
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store models
Additional Functions Contain animations, textures
Features Binary format, 3D models

File Characteristics

Quality Game quality
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Custom Maps Yes
Game Development Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2002
Relevance Warcraft III era

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mdl, .blp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Blizzard Warcraft III Paid Windows, Mac
MDX Editor Free Windows
Warcraft 3 Model Editor Free Windows

Type 2: Extended Media Descriptor File

The MDX file extension is an Extended Media Descriptor File developed by Disc Soft Ltd. for DAEMON Tools. MDX files are most popular in Taiwan with Windows 10 users using Google Chrome. An MDX file st...

General Information

Title MDX File Extension
Extension .mdx
Full Form Extended Media Descriptor File
File Type Disk Image Format
Developer Disc Soft Ltd
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Disk image storage
Additional Functions Software backup
Features Multilayered, Compressed

File Characteristics

Quality High compression
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Data Backup Yes
Software Distribution Yes
Virtual Drives Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious code injection
Best Practices Regular scanning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000s
Associated with DAEMON Tools

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .iso

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
DAEMON Tools Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac
Astroburn Free, Paid versions Windows

Type 3: MDict Dictionary File

General Information

Title MDX File Extension
Extension .mdx
Full Form MDict Dictionary File
File Type Dictionary Database File
Developer Octopus Studio
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store dictionary data
Additional Functions Multimedia support, Compression
Features Text search, Indexing

File Characteristics

Quality High compression
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Educational Tools Yes
Language Learning Yes
Data Reference Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Verify sources, Use trusted software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mdd, .mwdx, .mddx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MDict Free Windows, iOS, Android
BlueDict Free, In-app purchases Android
GoldenDict Free, Paid version Windows, Linux, Mac

Type 4: MDX Source Code File

MDX files store 3D game models for units or buildings. They include meshes and textures. MDX files serve as virtual drives to emulate discs. A single MDX file contains complete disc image data. Older ...

General Information

Title MDX File Extension
Extension .mdx
Full Form MDX Source Code File
File Type Source Code File
Developer Various
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store models
Additional Functions Contain animations, textures
Features 3D models, Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Game Modding Yes
3D Rendering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Validation, Integrity checks

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Warcraft III
Usage Early 2000s, Onward

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mdl, .blp, .slk

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Blizzard Entertainment Windows, Mac
MDX to MDL Converter Free Windows
MDX-M3 Viewer Free Windows

Type 5: Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory Skeletal Animation

General Information

Title MDX File Extension
Extension .mdx
Full Form Wolfenstein: ET Skeletal Animation
File Type Game Animation File
Developer id Software, Splash Damage
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store animations
Additional Functions 3D model rigging
Features Skeletal data, Animation sequences

File Characteristics

Quality Game-dependent
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Modding Yes
Animation Editing Yes
Character Animation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices File scanning, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2003
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .md3, .mdm, .mds

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Blender Free Windows, Mac, Linux
MDX Viewer Free Varies
LithUnwrap Free Windows

Type 6: dBASE Multiple Index File

MDX files are referenced by dBASE when searching data in the associated DBF file. Do not attempt to open MDX files. Details of MDX file extension: Multidimensional Expressions Script format. MDX opene...

General Information

Title MDX File Extension
Extension .mdx
Full Form dBASE Multiple Index File
File Type Database File
Developer dBase, LLC
MIME Type application/x-dbase

File Function

Primary Function Store indexes
Additional Functions Optimize search, Improve access
Features Multiple indexes, Fast lookup

File Characteristics

Binary Format Yes
Supports Compression No
Supports Encryption No
Editable With dBase tools

Use Cases

Data Management Yes
Database Optimization Yes
Server Applications Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data exposure
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1980s
Associated with dBASE II, III, IV, dBASE 5

Associated Types

Related Extensions .dbf, .ndx, .dbt, .db

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
dBase Commercial Windows
Other DBMS Varies Varies

Type 7: Rational XDE Model File

The MDX file stores 3D game models for units or buildings in Warcraft III. It includes meshes and textures. MDX files are used for customizing 3D models with editors or storing pre-made ones. They are...

General Information

Title MDX File Extension
Extension .mdx
Full Form Rational XDE Model File
File Type Model File
Developer IBM
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store model data
Additional Functions Facilitate software design
Features UML support, XML-based

File Characteristics

Quality Structured, High-fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable With compatible tools

Use Cases

Software Engineering Yes
System Modeling Yes
Documentation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering, Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies by tool

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .uml, .xmi, .emx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IBM Rational Software Architect Commercial Windows
IBM Rational XDE Discontinued Windows