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Supported 3D file formats.

Comprehensive guide to all 3D file formats supported by our advanced dual-engine converter. Explore format specifications, use cases, and conversion capabilities.

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web-optimized
2 formats
Proprietary
1 formats
common
1 formats
Interchange
1 formats
CAD
1 formats
animation
1 formats
BIM/CAD
1 formats
3d-printing
3 formats
Animation
2 formats
Legacy
8 formats
Professional
1 formats
research
1 formats
Legacy/Pro
2 formats
Game Legacy
6 formats
Modding
1 formats
Game Dev
3 formats
Modeling
2 formats
Legacy Web
1 formats
interchange
1 formats
Game Engine
2 formats
Academic
1 formats
Raw Data
1 formats
Terrain
1 formats
Generic
1 formats

web-optimized Formats

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GLB

GL Transmission Format Binary

📊 very-high

Compact binary format for 3D models with embedded textures and materials

Developed by: Khronos Group
Released: 2017
Ext: .glb
Common Use Cases:
web-appsar-vrgamese-commerce
Details →Wikipedia ↗
🌐

GLTF

GL Transmission Format

📊 very-high

JSON-based 3D format, the standard for web 3D content

Developed by: Khronos Group
Released: 2017
Ext: .gltf
Common Use Cases:
web-appsar-vrgamesdevelopment
Details →Wikipedia ↗

Proprietary Formats

📄

Blend

Blender File

📈 High

Native file format of the Blender 3D software.

Ext: .blend
Common Use Cases:
Blender WorkflowSource Storage
Learn more about BLEND →

common Formats

📐

OBJ

Wavefront Object

📊 very-high

Simple text-based format for 3D geometry, widely supported

Developed by: Wavefront Technologies
Released: 1990s
Ext: .obj
Common Use Cases:
3d-modelingcadeducationprototyping
Details →Wikipedia ↗

Interchange Formats

📄

Collada

COLLAborative Design Activity

📊 Medium

XML-based schema for exchanging digital assets among various graphics software.

Ext: .dae
Common Use Cases:
InterchangeArchitectureSims
Learn more about DAE →

CAD Formats

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DXF

Drawing Exchange Format

📈 High

CAD data file format developed by Autodesk for enabling data interoperability.

Ext: .dxf
Common Use Cases:
ArchitectureLaser CuttingDrafting
Learn more about DXF →

animation Formats

🎬

FBX

Filmbox

📊 high

Industry standard for animations, textures, and complex 3D scenes

Developed by: Autodesk
Released: 1996
Ext: .fbx
Common Use Cases:
animationgamesfilmprofessional
Details →Wikipedia ↗

BIM/CAD Formats

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IFC

Industry Foundation Classes

📊 Niche

Open standard for Building Information Modeling (BIM) data.

Ext: .ifc
Common Use Cases:
ArchitectureConstructionFacility Mgmt
Learn more about IFC →

3d-printing Formats

🖨️

STL

Stereolithography

📊 high

Standard format for 3D printing, contains only mesh geometry

Developed by: 3D Systems
Released: 1987
Ext: .stl
Common Use Cases:
3d-printingmanufacturingprototypingmedical
Details →Wikipedia ↗
⚙️

3MF

3D Manufacturing Format

📊 medium

Modern 3D printing format with rich metadata and material support

Developed by: Microsoft
Released: 2015
Ext: .3mf
Common Use Cases:
3d-printingmanufacturingmulti-materialcolor-printing
Details →Wikipedia ↗
🏗️

AMF

Additive Manufacturing Format

📊 low

Open standard for additive manufacturing with advanced features

Developed by: ASTM International
Released: 2011
Ext: .amf
Common Use Cases:
advanced-3d-printingmulti-materialresearchindustrial
Details →Wikipedia ↗

Animation Formats

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BVH

Biovision Hierarchy

📊 Medium

Character animation file format used to store motion capture data.

Ext: .bvh
Common Use Cases:
Animation TransferMocap
Learn more about BVH →
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CSM

Character Studio Marker

📊 Low

Marker format used by 3ds Max Character Studio.

Ext: .csm
Common Use Cases:
Mocap
Learn more about CSM →

Legacy Formats

📄

3DS

3D Studio

📊 Medium

Legacy format used by Autodesk 3D Studio. Still common in archives.

Ext: .3ds
Common Use Cases:
Old assetsInterchange
Learn more about 3DS →
📄

ASE

ASCII Scene Export

📊 Low

ASCII text-based format used by 3ds Max.

Ext: .ase
Common Use Cases:
DebuggingSimple Parser
Learn more about ASE →
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COB

Caligari Object

📊 Low

Native format of trueSpace 3D software.

Ext: .cob
Common Use Cases:
Old Assets
Learn more about COB →
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Q3D

Quick3D

📊 Low

Format used by Quick3D viewer.

Ext: .q3d
Common Use Cases:
Viewing
Learn more about Q3D →
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Q3S

Quick3D Scene

📊 Low

Scene format used by Quick3D viewer.

Ext: .q3s
Common Use Cases:
Viewing
Learn more about Q3S →
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SCN

TrueSpace Scene

📊 Low

Scene file format for Caligari trueSpace.

Ext: .scn
Common Use Cases:
Old Scenes
Learn more about SCN →
📄

XGL

XGL

📊 Low

XML-based 3D graphics file format.

Ext: .xgl
Common Use Cases:
Archiving
Learn more about XGL →
📄

ZGL

ZGL

📊 Low

Compressed version of XGL.

Ext: .zgl
Common Use Cases:
Archiving
Learn more about ZGL →

Professional Formats

📄

LXO

Modo Scene

📊 Medium

Native file format for Luxology Modo.

Ext: .lxo
Common Use Cases:
ModelingDesign
Learn more about LXO →

research Formats

🔬

PLY

Polygon File Format

📊 medium

Flexible format for point clouds and scientific 3D data

Developed by: Stanford University
Released: 1994
Ext: .ply
Common Use Cases:
3d-scanningresearchpoint-cloudsscientific
Details →Wikipedia ↗

Legacy/Pro Formats

📄

LWO

LightWave Object

📊 Low

High-end 3D graphics file format used by LightWave 3D.

Ext: .lwo
Common Use Cases:
VFXBroadcasting
Learn more about LWO →
📄

LWS

LightWave Scene

📊 Low

Scene format for LightWave 3D.

Ext: .lws
Common Use Cases:
VFX
Learn more about LWS →

Game Legacy Formats

📄

MDL

Quake Model

📊 Medium

Original Quake model format or Valve Studio Model.

Ext: .mdl
Common Use Cases:
QuakeSource
Learn more about MDL →
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MD2

Quake II Model

📊 Low

Model format used by id Software's Quake II engine.

Ext: .md2
Common Use Cases:
Retro GamingModding
Learn more about MD2 →
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MD3

Quake III Model

📊 Low

Model format used by id Software's Quake III Arena.

Ext: .md3
Common Use Cases:
Retro GamingModding
Learn more about MD3 →
📄

MD5

Doom 3 Model

📊 Low

Model format used by id Software's Doom 3 engine.

Ext: .md5
Common Use Cases:
Game Modding
Learn more about MD5 →
📄

X

DirectX Model

📊 Low

Legacy Direct3D format used in many older Windows games.

Ext: .x
Common Use Cases:
Old GamesDirectX 9
Learn more about X →
📄

MDC

MDC

📊 Low

Model format used by Return to Castle Wolfenstein.

Ext: .mdc
Common Use Cases:
Modding
Learn more about MDC →

Modding Formats

📄

MS3D

MilkShape 3D

📊 Medium

Low-polygon modeling format popular for game mods.

Ext: .ms3d
Common Use Cases:
Half-LifeSims
Learn more about MS3D →

Game Dev Formats

📄

OGEX

Open Game Engine Exchange

📊 Low

Text-based format designed for game engine interoperability.

Ext: .ogex
Common Use Cases:
Interchange
Learn more about OGEX →
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SMD

Studiomdl Data

📊 Medium

Reference format for Valve's Source format compilation.

Ext: .smd
Common Use Cases:
Source EngineModding
Learn more about SMD →
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VTA

Vertex Animation

📊 Low

Valve flexible vertex animation format.

Ext: .vta
Common Use Cases:
Source Engine
Learn more about VTA →

Modeling Formats

📄

AC

AC3D

📊 Low

Native format for AC3D modeler.

Ext: .ac
Common Use Cases:
Flight Sim
Learn more about AC →
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SIB

Silo Object

📊 Low

Native format for Nevercenter Silo 3D modeler.

Ext: .sib
Common Use Cases:
Modeling
Learn more about SIB →

Legacy Web Formats

📄

VRML

Virtual Reality Modeling Language

📊 Low

Standard file format for representing 3D interactive vector graphics.

Ext: .wrl
Common Use Cases:
Early Web 3DAcademia
Learn more about WRL →

interchange Formats

🌐

X3D

Extensible 3D

📊 low

XML-based 3D graphics format for web and visualization

Developed by: Web3D Consortium
Released: 2002
Ext: .x3d
Common Use Cases:
web-appsscientific-visualizationeducationsimulation
Details →Wikipedia ↗

Game Engine Formats

📄

IRR

Irrlicht Scene

📊 Low

Scene format used by the Irrlicht Engine.

Ext: .irr
Common Use Cases:
Irrlicht
Learn more about IRR →
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IRRMESH

Irrlicht Mesh

📊 Low

Static mesh format used by the Irrlicht Engine.

Ext: .irrmesh
Common Use Cases:
Irrlicht
Learn more about IRRMESH →

Academic Formats

📄

OFF

Object File Format

📊 Low

Simple ASCII format for describing the geometry of a polyhedron.

Ext: .off
Common Use Cases:
ResearchComputational Geometry
Learn more about OFF →

Raw Data Formats

📄

RAW

Raw Triangles

📊 Low

Simple unstructured list of triangles.

Ext: .raw
Common Use Cases:
Data Dump
Learn more about RAW →

Terrain Formats

📄

TER

Terragen Terrain

📊 Low

Terrain heightmap format.

Ext: .ter
Common Use Cases:
Landscape
Learn more about TER →

Generic Formats

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XML

XML Model

📊 Low

Generic XML format (Assimp specific parsing).

Ext: .xml
Common Use Cases:
Data Exchange
Learn more about XML →

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