| Extension | MPD |
| Full Name | Lego Model |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
The MPD file extension, which is also known as an LDRAW file, is a 3D graphics file format whose specialty is providing a format to store and display 3D Lego models.
With LDRAW-formatted files, complex Lego constructions can be defined using individual bricks. It is an open format with a large library of existing files that are freely available to download.
MPD files can be opened with the LDraw software, or you can use our range of MPD file converters to process MPD files into other formats.
LDRAW Converter Capabilities
When converting 3D model or mesh files using our MPD converter, we will attempt to convert color materials into a suitable format for use in the converted file.
The OBJ file format is a 3D graphics file format used to define complex 3D models, including geometry, materials, and textures. OBJ files are text files, making them human-readable and easy to modify by hand. The downside to this ease of readability is that the files can become rather large when dealing with large or complex 3D models.
As mentioned, the OBJ format stores not only 3D model geometry but also materials and textures. These materials are usually defined in a separate file with the MTL file extension and specify geometry rendering details such as diffuse and specular color, transparency, and much more.
The OBJ material file can also reference external texture files. These are usually JPEG or PNG files; however, these can be older formats, such as TGA. Where materials are used, the OBJ file will also contain material names preceding the geometry faces they should be applied to. If textures are referenced, the geometry will also contain texture coordinates (UV) for each vertex.
OBJ Converter Capabilities
When converting your MPD to OBJ, our tool will attempt to accurately convert any color or material information.
