ive found a couple sets that i want to build from the ldraw website but cant figure out how to turn the mpd into the files that the bricksperiece needs to run the set

i was able to turn mpd to ldr but it doesnt say i cant open it it just doesnt open int the editor in bricksperience

The editor doesn't support sub-models. Maybe it contains some. You can open the file in Stud.io, click on a sub model and click the "release"-button at the bottom of the screen. Then save it as an ldr file.

awesome. that worked thank you much