BioVision Hierarchy (BVH)
Motion capture data format for character animation
animationPopularity: mediumSupports 7 Conversions
Format Specifications
Extension..bvh
MIME Typeapplication/x-bvh
Categoryanimation
DeveloperBioVision
Released1990s
Key Features
- motion-capture
- skeletal-animation
- hierarchy
Common Use Cases
motion-capturecharacter-animationgame-dev
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What is BVH format?
Motion capture data format for character animation The full name of the format is "BioVision Hierarchy".It falls primarily under the animation category. It was originally developed by BioVision. This format is considered to have medium popularity in the 3D industry.
How to open BVH files?
You can open BVH files using our free online 3D viewer. Simply upload your file, and we will render it directly in your browser without uploading it to any server. Alternatively, you can convert it to a more widely supported format like GLTF or OBJ using the tools listed above.