MSH files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Orbiter 3D Mesh File
The MSH file extension has six file types, mostly seen as the Orbiter 3D Mesh file format. The MSH data file is related to Orbiter, a freeware space flight simulator program. MSH files are 3D image fi...
General Information
| Title | MSH File Extension |
| Extension | .msh |
| Full Form | Orbiter 3D Mesh File |
| File Type | 3D Model File |
| Developer | Martin Schweiger |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store 3D models |
| Additional Functions | Texturing, Animation data |
| Features | Vertex, Face data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High, Detailed |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes with tools |
Use Cases
| Space Simulation | Yes |
| Educational Purposes | Yes |
| Gaming | Yes |
| 3D Modeling | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate, Convert safely |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000 |
| Latest Version | Orbiter 2016 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .3ds, .obj, .dae |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Orbiter Space Flight Simulator |
Free | Windows |
| Mesh Converter |
Free, Paid versions | Windows |
 Blender with Add-ons |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Godot Engine 3D Mesh File
General Information
| Title | MSH File Extension |
| Extension | .msh |
| 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 |
| Additional Functions | Contain geometry data |
| Features | Vertex information, Texture coordinates |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on complexity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Development | Yes |
| Virtual Reality | Yes |
| Simulation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Validate sources, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2014 |
| Latest Version | Godot 3.5 (2023) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .obj, .dae, .gltf, .glb |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Godot Engine |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Blender (with export plugin) |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: Visual Communicator Project File
The msh file contains video, audio, text and effects. It was used by Adobe Visual Communicator, an obsolete video broadcasting software. This file type is no longer supported. We explain what the MS...
General Information
| Title | MSH File Extension |
| Extension | .msh |
| Full Form | Visual Communicator Project File |
| File Type | Project File |
| Developer | Serious Magic |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store project |
| Additional Functions | Save edits, transitions |
| Features | Video editing, Proprietary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Video Production | Yes |
| Broadcasting | Yes |
| Education | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 2000s |
| Discontinued | Yes, Adobe acquisition |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vcproj, .prproj, .aep |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Communicator |
Commercial | Windows |
 Adobe Visual Communicator |
Commercial | Windows |