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MAT file extension

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How to open MAT file extension?

The author of advice: Mr Brankiewicz

MAT files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing MAT file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with MAT extension. However, it should be remembered that MAT file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is MATlab Workspace Variables Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.

So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning MAT files and search for its solution.


A list of programs supporting files types with MAT extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.

  • MATlab Workspace Variables Format

    .mat file extension

    Category: Database Files

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    OS Software
    Windows The MathWorks MATLAB The MathWorks MATLAB
    MAC OS The MathWorks MATLAB The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Vue Material Format

    .mat file extension

    Category: Graphic Files


    OS Software
    Windows E-on Vue E-on Vue
    MAC OS E-on Vue E-on Vue
  • Microsoft Access Table Shortcut Format

    .mat file extension

    Category: Various Files


    OS Software
    Windows Microsoft Access 2010 Microsoft Access 2010
  • V-Ray Materials Format

    .mat file extension

    Category: Various Files


    OS Software
    Windows Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
    Autodesk Maya 2011 with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin Autodesk Maya 2011 with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
    Caligari trueSpace7 with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin Caligari trueSpace7 with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
    MAXON CINEMA 4D with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin MAXON CINEMA 4D with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
    MAC OS MAXON CINEMA 4D with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin MAXON CINEMA 4D with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
    Autodesk Maya 2011 with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin Autodesk Maya 2011 with Chaos Group V-Ray plugin
 

How to check if a file we want to open is not infected by malware or viruses?

  • Download Malware/viruses removal tool from MAT files in the Windows system.
  • Click “Start scanning” and wait until the programme performs the scanning process on your computer.

What are the reasons of errors concerning MAT extension of files?

The problem that often causes damage concerning MAT extension are Windows system registry errors. That is why, in the first place it is recommended to:

  • Scan computer in order to identify, repair and open the MAT file
  • Check system registry from the angle of hidden errors
  • Repair file’s associations with programs in the system registry

If you are not sure if the above problems concern you, you should consider other frequent irregularities:

  • You do not have an appropriate application installed that supports MAT file extension
  • MAT file is corrupted
  • The application’s version necessary to open the file is not correct
  • The file is not assigned to an appropriate program

Solving problems with MAT files

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If MAT file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a MAT file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open MAT file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.

If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing MAT in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit MAT format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.

Do you have extra information about a MAT file? [ Add information about a MAT file ]

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