File Extension Database

Open IQM File

The IQM file extension is associated with the Inter-Quake Model format, hence its initials.

The IQM format is a skeletal animation binary format designed for extensibility, efficiency, and ease of loading in both the animation engine and the game itself.

It is developed for Quake game engines and the like.

To open, create and modify an IQM model, it is necessary to have:

Inter-Quake Model Format Development Kit

Which, at this moment is maintained by a GitHub community

How Can I Open IQM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open IQM file is to find a IQM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a IQM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open IQM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as IQM file opener then try to search online for "IQM viewer", "application to open IQM file" or "open IQM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open IQM file

How Can I Open IQM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a IQM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a IQM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with IQM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as IQM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open IQM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open IQM file then try to search for "IQM viewer", "application to open IQM file" or "read IQM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read IQM file

How Can I Open IQM File on Android

If you downloaded a IQM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded IQM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "IQM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "IQM viewer", "IQM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open IQM File on iPhone or iPad

To open IQM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the IQM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "IQM". This way you can find apps which can open IQM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "IQM viewer" or "IQM file" online in your favorite search engine.