MOL File Extension

The MOL file extension was created by Symyx Technologies and is also known as the MDL Molfile. MOL is classified as a Data Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open MOL files in Avogadro program.

MDL Molfile File Type

What is a MOL File Type?

The MDL Molfiles also uses .SDF extension.

Free Online MOL Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online MOL tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare MOL files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .MOL (MDL Molfile) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your MOL files directly from your device with ease.

MOL Converter

Open MOL

Edit MOL

Compare MOL Files

Merge MOL Files

Split MOL Files

MOL Metadata Viewer

MOL Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the MDL Molfile .MOL File Extensions while opening the .MOL files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open MOL Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for MDL Molfile on your system such as Avogadro.
2. Associate default Avogadro Avogadro program for *.mol (MDL Molfile) files.
   
   

   Associate MOL Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.MOL (e.g example.mol) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Avogadro Avogadro program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .mol files.
   
   

   Associate MOL Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.MOL (e.g example.mol) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Avogadro Avogadro program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Avogadro extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related MOL File Extensions

MOL default file extension is .MOL and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for MOL File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the MOL files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open MOL File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Avogadro 1 for Windows	Open Source	Avogadro
	IQmol 000 for Windows	Free	IQmol
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Windows	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics

Open MOL File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Avogadro 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Avogadro
	IQmol 000 for MacOs	Free	IQmol

Open MOL file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Avogadro 1 for Linux	Open Source	Avogadro
	IQmol 000 for Linux	Free	IQmol

Open MOL file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Web	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics

Open MOL file on iOS

Open MOL file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About MOL - MDL Molfile