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

Camcorder Recorded Video File is a video file captured with a digital camcorder. The software included with the digital camcorder gives the ability to export the video file to a different video file format.

Author: JVCKenwood Group
File Category:Video Files

Software Programs That Open Camcorder Recorded Video File Files:


iOrgsoft MOD Converter by iOrgsoft Studio

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

Roxio Creator NXT Pro 5 by Roxio

Compatible with:

Windows

Nero 2017 by Nero AG

Compatible with:

Windows
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:Fortran Module File

Fortran Module File is a compiled program file, which is written in the Fortran programming language. It can not be opened manually, but can be referenced by Fortran compilers.

Author: IBM
File Category:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Fortran Module File Files:


Absoft Pro Fortran by Absoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Intel Fortran Compiler by Intel Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Fortran by IBM

Compatible with:

Linux
AIX
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:GRUB Module

GRUB Module files are software modules located in the /boot/grub/ or /boot/grub2/ directories. They are used by GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader).

Author: GNU Operating System
File Category:System Files

Software Programs That Open GRUB Module Files:


GNU GRUB by GNU Operating System

Compatible with:

Linux
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:AMPL Model File

AMPL Model File is used to compute mathematical problems, which are characterized by being complex, large-scale with variables, and written in AMPL (A Mathematical Programming Language) code.

Author: Bell Labs
File Category:Data Files

Software Programs That Open AMPL Model File Files:


AMPL by AMPL Optimization

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:ArchiCAD Module

ArchiCAD Module is used to add more features and functionality to the ArchiCAD architectural design program. It may be created by the user or included with the software.

Author: Graphisoft
File Category:Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open ArchiCAD Module Files:


ARCHICAD by Graphisoft

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:Neverwinter Nights Module

Neverwinter Nights Module is a game file developed for the Neverwinter Nights (NWN) series of video games. To be loaded by the game, it needs to be saved in the "Neverwinter Nights 2\modules" directory.

Author: BioWare
File Category:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Neverwinter Nights Module Files:


BioWare Neverwinter Nights by BioWare

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
Mac OS X
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:Femap Model

Model file used by Femap which stands for Finite Element Modeling and Post processing. The Femap Model provides an ability to build finite element models of engineering problems, and to view the solution results.

Author: Siemens PLM Software
File Category:CAD Files

Software Programs That Open Femap Model Files:


Siemens PLM Software Femap by Siemens PLM Software

Compatible with:

Windows
.MOD
File Ext:.mod
Group:CATIA V4 Model File

Model file created by CATIA V4, a CAD/CAM and modeling software for Microsoft Windows.

Author: Dassault Systèmes
File Category:CAD Files

Software Programs That Open CATIA V4 Model File Files:


CATIA by Dassault Systèmes

Compatible with:

Windows
Unix

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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

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 "%%os%% Can't Open MOD File". Usually, this is because you do not have ModPlug Player for %%os%% 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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