.MD2 File Extension
Quake 2 3D Model
| Developer | id Software |
| Popularity |
3.8 | 6 Votes |
| Category | Game Files |
| Format | Binary |
What is an MD2 file?
An MD2 file is a 3D model used by id Software Quake 2. Primarily, MD2 files contain models of player characters, non-player characters, but some MD2 files instead contain weapon or item models. Only Quake 2 and its expansions use MD2 files.
Quake 2 is the second entry in the popular Quake video game series. It was released in 1997, with various expansion packs and platform ports released later.
The game and its expansions use 3D models saved in the MD2 format. Each MD2 file stores information about a model's geometry and the animations used to animate it. It also contains data used to load and apply textures (which are saved in separate files) to the model.
How to open an MD2 file
You can open an MD2 file with chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D (Windows), QuArK (Windows), or wal (multiplatform).
How to convert an MD2 file
You can use chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D to convert MD2 files to many other 3D model formats. To do so:
- Import your MD2 file into MilkShape 3D.
- Select .
- Choose the format to which you want to convert your MD2 file.