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Supported formats
Input and output formats supported by Convert3D
Convert3D supports many import formats and a smaller set of export formats. Import support means Convert3D can read the file. Export support means Convert3D can write that format as the final result.
Common conversions
| From | To | Notes |
|---|---|---|
obj | glb, fbx, stl, usdz | Include .mtl and textures when available. |
fbx | glb, obj, stl, usdz | Good for game and DCC workflows. |
stl | glb, obj, fbx | STL has geometry only, not materials. |
step, stp | glb, stl, obj, dxf, dwg | Useful for CAD-to-web and CAD-to-mesh flows. |
glb, gltf | usdz, obj, fbx, stl | Good source formats for web assets. |
dwg, dxf | glb, stl, obj, dxf, dwg | Choose 3D mesh or 2D multiview output based on the next tool. |
Import formats
3d, 3dm, 3ds, 3mf, ac, ac3d, acc, amf, amj, ase, ask, b3d, blend, brep, bvh, cob, csm, dae, dwg, dxf, enff, fbx, gcode, glb, gltf, hmb, ifc, iges, igs, iqm, irr, irrmesh, lwo, lws, lxo, m3d, max, md2, md3, md5, mdc, mdl, mot, ms3d, nc, ndo, nff, obj, off, ogex, ply, pmx, prj, q3o, q3s, raw, rbxl, rbxm, scn, sib, sldasm, slddrw, sldprt, smd, step, stl, stp, ter, uc, usd, usda, usdc, usdz, vox, vta, x, x3d, xgl, xml, zgl
Export formats
3dm, 3ds, 3mf, dae, dwg, dxf, fbx, glb, gltf, obj, ply, rbxl, rbxm, stl, stp, usdz, x
Format notes
- GLB is usually the best format for web display because it stores geometry, materials, and textures in one binary file.
- USDZ is commonly used for Apple AR workflows.
- STL is geometry-only. Materials and textures are not preserved.
- OBJ often needs sidecar
.mtland texture files. - STEP/STP is useful for CAD exchange, but some CAD features may become mesh geometry when exported to model formats.
- DWG/DXF can represent 2D and 3D data. See DWG and DXF before debugging a flat, empty, or unexpected CAD result.