.P3D File Extension

P3D files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Peak3D 3D Graphics File

General Information

Title P3D File Extension
Extension .p3d
Full Form Peak3D 3D Graphics File
File Type 3D Graphics File
Developer Peak3D
MIME Type application/x-peak3d

File Function

Primary Function 3D model storage
Additional Functions Animation, Texturing
Features 3D geometry, Material properties

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

3D Modeling Yes
Game Development Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, File validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .obj, .fbx, .3ds

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Peak3D Free Windows
Various 3D Viewers Free, Paid Varies

Type 2: Panda3D Multifile

A p3d file is a special multifile for Panda apps. The “.p3d” extension differentiates it from generic multifile. You can make a p3d file by hand with multify. But packaging tools like packp3d and ...

General Information

Title P3D File Extension
Extension .p3d
Full Form Panda3D Multifile
File Type Multifile Archive
Developer Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store assets
Additional Functions Archive multiple files, Optimize loading times
Features Bundling, Compression

File Characteristics

Quality Content dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Simulation Yes
Virtual Reality Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malware embedding
Best Practices Use trusted sources, Verify integrity

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2002
Latest Version Check Panda3D website

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .egg, .bam

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Panda3D SDK Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: Pure3D Model

General Information

Title P3D File Extension
Extension .p3d
Full Form Pure3D Model File
File Type 3D Model File
Developer Electronic Arts, Black Box
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Contain textures, animations
Features Game development, Proprietary format

File Characteristics

Quality High, Game-ready
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
Game Modding Yes
3D Visualization Limited

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Use trusted tools

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 1990s
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fsh, .big, .vp6

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Need for Speed Games Commercial Various gaming platforms
FIFA Games Commercial Various gaming platforms
Modding Tools Free, Community-developed Windows