What Is a .cld File? .cld Format, MIME & How to Open

Quick facts

Extension.cld

File typeCLD 3D Model

MIME typemodel/vnd.cld

Category3D Model

Charset—

Compressible—

What is .cld

What is a .cld file?

A .cld file is a CLD 3D Model. It is a 3D model format used to store meshes, scenes and printing geometry.

In the mime-db registry it maps to model/vnd.cld. When serving .cld over HTTP, set the Content-Type header as shown in Developer info below.

Related entities: it maps to model/vnd.cld — and is delivered over HTTP via the Content-Type header.

How to open .cld files

Use Blender or MeshLab to open and edit .cld files.
Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

Developer info

When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:

Content-Type: model/vnd.cld

Common software that reads/writes .cld:

BlenderMeshLabAutodesk Viewer

Relation chain

.cldextension of

format

CLD 3D Modelserved as

mime type

model/vnd.cldsent via header

http header

Related extensions

Related MIME types

Common uses

3D printing
Game assets
CAD and design exchange

How to edit .cld files

Open the file with Blender, make your changes and save.
Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.

How to create .cld files

Create a new file and save it with the .cld extension, or export this format from Blender.

Frequently asked questions

What programs can open .cld files?

Common options include Blender, MeshLab, Autodesk Viewer. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .cld file?

Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .cld extension.

What is the relationship between .cld and the model/vnd.cld MIME type?

model/vnd.cld is the media type identifier used for .cld files during network transfer (for example in the HTTP Content-Type header).

Sources & standards

Updated 2026-09-13

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