If filename is a mat file then load filename loads variables in the mat file into the matlab workspace.
Open mat file in code.
Otherwise open returns an empty array.
Use a free text editor to open the mat file if none of the above programs are working for you.
It s possible you may need to download or purchase the correct application.
It is not possible to open it with a text editor except you have a special plugin as dennis jaheruddin says.
Read mat files in python.
Otherwise you will have to convert it into a text file csv for example with a script.
Launch a mat file or any other file on your pc by double clicking it.
It s possible that a different program created it and stored the information in a plain text file.
A mat file is a compressed binary file.
If your file associations are set up correctly the application that s meant to open your mat file will open it.
This isn t the case for any of the above cases but it might be for yours.
Load filename loads data from filename.
This could be done by python for example.
A open name returns a structure if name is a mat file or it returns a figure handle if name is a figure.
If filename is an ascii file then load filename creates a double precision array containing data from the file.
For increased flexibility and options use the load function to open mat files and the openfig function to open figures.
I followed the instructions from this link below.