Quake III compressed model MIME Type
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model/x-mdc represents and how Poly supports quake iii compressed model files. MIME type details for model/x-mdc
In active use| MIME type | model/x-mdc |
|---|---|
| Extensions | .mdc |
| First standardized | Unknown |
| Created by | id Software |
| Browser support | |
| Example applications | Noesis, Blender |
| Poly support | Yes. Poly recognizes model/x-mdc and processes valid quake iii compressed model files. |
| Indexed by Poly | Yes. Poly indexes filenames and supported extracted model metadata. |
| Preview in Poly | Yes. Valid geometry can receive a Poly preview. |
| Poly agent | Yes. An optimized rendition of the 3D object or scene is provided to the agent, allowing compact yet information-rich multimodal interaction with 3D files. |
What does model/x-mdc represent?
The model/x-mdc label is associated with quake iii compressed model data encoded as binary compressed animated mesh frames with skins and tags. The format is intended for compact 3D assets used by its associated game tools.1
How to open it
Use Noesis or Blender with a matching importer. Browsers do not generally render this media type directly.
Poly support
Poly recognizes model/x-mdc and .mdc. It indexes names and supported model metadata, previews valid geometry, and gives the Poly agent an optimized rendition for compact, information-rich multimodal interaction.
Conversion
Export a copy to glTF or GLB for modern scene exchange. Verify geometry, materials, skins, tags, and animation after conversion, and retain the original.
Footnotes
- id Software. Reference source. Documents the format's structures or its use in the relevant game toolchain. ↩