What is SMD file?
SMD file extension is used for the Steam data files. The information in the file is the same as the one you would find in the steamapps:common folder.
SMD Format details
| Full Name | Valve Studiomdl Data Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Valve |
| Category | 3D Image Files |
Tools that will help you view SMD files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the SMD extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the SMD file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the SMD file differently than the application dedicated to handling the SMD file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the SMD file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the SMD file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the SMD file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
SMD File Viewers
- StudioMDL
- Half-Life
- Windows Notepad