File Extension MOD

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MOD File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that MOD files are associated with nine unique file types (the most prevalent being the Amiga Music Module File format) and can be viewed primarily with ModPlug Player, including nineteen other known software applications (listed below). The majority of MOD files are considered Audio Files, but they can also be Video Files or Developer Files.

File Extension MOD is supported by Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. MOD files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

To learn more about MOD files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening MOD files.

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Kinds of MOD Files

  9 known file types use this extension

Principal MOD Type

.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:Amiga Music Module File

Amiga Music Module File is the standard music module format. MOD files can be created by many softwares such as StarTrekker, FastTracker, and Noise Tracker. MOD files contain note patterns and sound samples used for different instruments.

Author: Open Source
File Category:Audio Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mod

Software Programs That Open The Amiga Music Module File:


ModPlug Player by Open Source

Windows
Mac

CocoModX by Open Source

Mac

Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Windows
Mac
Android

DeliPlayer by Open Source

Windows

Impulse Tracker by Open Source

Windows

Schism Tracker by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

MikMod by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

XMMS by Open Source

Mac
Linux

More MOD Files

.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:Camcorder Recorded Video File
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:Fortran Module File
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:GRUB Module
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:AMPL Model File
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:ArchiCAD Module
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:Neverwinter Nights Module
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:Femap Model
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:CATIA V4 Model File

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MOD File Popularity


Popular OS Rank

Windows 7 (48%)
Windows 10 (42%)
Windows 8.1 (5%)
Windows XP (2%)

Popular OSes

WindowsMacintoshLinuxChromeOtherWindows: 97%Macintosh: 2%Linux: 1%Chrome: 0%Other: 0%
Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)


Troubleshoot MOD Files


Troubles Opening MOD Files

ModPlug Player Disappeared

Double-clicking your MOD file prompts the message "- Can't Open MOD File". Usually, this is because you do not have ModPlug Player for - installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your MOD file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


ModPlug Player is Out-of-Date

Your Amiga Music Module File file is incompatible with ModPlug Player because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of ModPlug Player installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Amiga Music Module File file was created by a newer ModPlug Player than what you have installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the MOD file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Regardless, most of the MOD file opening problems relate to not having the right version of ModPlug Player installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening MODs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of ModPlug Player will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading MOD files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for MOD are wrong
  • Corruption of the MOD file description inside the Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the MOD format
  • File corruption affecting your MOD file
  • Your MOD is infected with malware
  • MOD-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Amiga Music Module File files

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