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File Type 1 MATLAB MAT-File   (Most common)
Popularity 4 stars  Common
Category Data Files
File Description Binary data container format used by MATLAB; may include arrays, variables, functions, and other types of data; can be saved in different formats by choosing a version within the MATLAB Preferences (select General → MAT-Files).

Level 4 MAT-Files support two-dimensional matrices and character strings, while Level 5 MAT-Files include additional support for multidimensional numeric arrays, character arrays, cell arrays, sparse arrays, objects, and structures.

MAT-files may also be used to represent audio in 64-bit floating point, 16-bit signed integer, and 8-bit unsigned integer formats.
Program(s) that open mat files
Mac OS Mac OS The MathWorks MATLAB
Windows Windows The MathWorks MATLAB
FMJ-Software Awave Studio
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Updated 2/18/2010 Star Fix file extension .MAT errors.

File Type 2 Vue Material File
Popularity 3 stars  Average
Category Raster Image Files
File Description File created by E-on Vue software programs, which are used to create 2D and 3D visualizations as well as computer graphics materials; contains images and textures that can be applied to 3D objects; used as components, or building blocks, to create an overall Vue scene.

E-on Vue is available in the following versions:
  • Infinite
  • xStream
  • Ozone
  • Esprit
  • Studio
  • Complete
  • Pioneer
  • Theme Packs
The Vue MetaView plug-in is also available for Mac OS X.
Program(s) that open mat files
Mac OS Mac OS E-on Vue
Windows Windows E-on Vue
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Updated 2/19/2010 Star Fix file extension .MAT errors.

File Type 3 Microsoft Access Table Shortcut File
Popularity 2 stars  Uncommon
Category Misc Files
File Description Microsoft Access Table (MAT) shortcut file created by Microsoft Access, a relational database program for desktop computers; contains a shortcut to a table within an Access database; opens a relational database table without first having to open Microsoft Access.

MAT files can be created in Access by clicking and dragging a table to the desktop.
Program(s) that open mat files
Windows Windows Microsoft Access 2007
Updated 1/31/2010 Star Fix file extension .MAT errors.

File Type 4 V-Ray Materials File
Popularity 1 star  Rare
Category Plugin Files
File Description Contains materials, or texture styles, that can be loaded into 3D design programs using the V-Ray plugin; V-Ray is a surface material generation and editing plugin developed by Chaos Group.
Program(s) that open mat files
Mac OS Mac OS MAXON CINEMA 4D with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
Autodesk Maya with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
Windows Windows Autodesk 3ds Max with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
Autodesk Maya with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
Caligari trueSpace7 with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
MAXON CINEMA 4D with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
Updated 4/17/2008 Star Fix file extension .MAT errors.
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