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Learn about 3D File Formats and APIs that can open and create 3D files

The electronic representation of a three-dimensional object is known as a 3D file. A 3D file format is used to store information about 3D models. It usually stores information about 3D models as plain text or binary data. The internal file format of these files describe the structure of these files that can be used by application developers.

There are literally hundreds of 3D file formats and are widely used in 3D games, printing, computer-aided design, manufacturing, academia, engineering and more. Each industry has its own 3D file formats for several reasons. Below we are going to discuss about the most popular 3D file formats and the most recommended software that uses it.

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Open Source APIs for 3D Files

Check the Open Source APIs to read and write 3D files.

List of 3D File Extensions and Associated File Formats

Following is a list of popular 3D file formats that find their use in almost all daily work related to 3D.

  • SMDA complete guide to Valve's StudioModel Data. Learn about Valve Studiomdl Data file and how to create, read, convert, and open it.
  • BHVThe complete guide to BHV file format. Learn about Biovision Hierarchy File and how to open it.
  • BIPLearn about Autodesk Character Studio Biped File and how to open it.
  • ACA comprehensive guide to AC3D model files. Learn about AC3D Model Definition File and how to create, read and open it.
  • MAXLearn about 3ds Max Scene file format and APIs that can create and open MAX files.
  • F3DLearn about F3D Fusion 360 Archive file format and APIs that can create and open F3D files.
  • 3MF to HTMLLearn about 3MF to HTML file format and convert 3MF to HTML for FREE online.
  • 3MF to DAELearn about 3MF to DAE file format and convert 3MF to DAE for FREE online.
  • 3MF to U3DLearn about 3MF to U3D file format and convert 3MF to U3D for FREE online.
  • CHR 3dsLearn about CHR 3ds Max Characters file format and APIs that can create and open CHR files.
  • CHR CryENGINELearn about CHR CryENGINE Character file format and APIs that can create and open CHR files.
  • MTLLearn about MTL OBJ Material Template Library file format and APIs that can create and open MTL files.
  • 3DS to DAELearn about 3DS to DAE file format and convert 3DS to DAE for FREE online.
  • 3DS to DWGLearn about 3DS to DWG file format and convert 3DS to DWG for FREE online.
  • 3DS to GLBLearn about 3DS to GLB file format and convert 3DS to GLB for FREE online.
  • 3DS to PDFLearn about 3DS to PDF file format and convert 3DS to PDF for FREE online.
  • 3MF to GLBLearn about 3MF to GLB file format and convert 3MF to GLB for FREE online.
  • 3DS to STLLearn about 3DS to STL file format and convert 3DS to STL for FREE online.
  • 3DS to USDZLearn about 3DS to USDZ file format and convert 3DS to USDZ for FREE online.
  • 3MF to STLLearn about 3MF to STL file format and convert 3MF to STL for FREE online.
  • 3DS to GLTFLearn about 3DS to GLTF file format and convert 3DS to GLTF for FREE online.
  • 3DS to FBXLearn about 3DS to FBX file format and convert 3DS to FBX for FREE online.
  • 3DS to OBJLearn about 3DS to OBJ file format and convert 3DS to OBJ for FREE online.
  • 3MF to OBJLearn about 3MF to OBJ file format and convert 3MF to OBJ for FREE online.
  • FBX to XLSXLearn about FBX to XLSX file format and convert FBX to XLSX for FREE online.
  • FBX to DAELearn about FBX to DAE file format and convert FBX to DAE for FREE online.
  • FBX to USDZLearn about FBX to USDZ file format and convert FBX to USDZ for FREE online.
  • 3DS to PLYLearn about 3DS to PLY file format and convert 3DS to PLY for FREE online.
  • 3MF to 3DSLearn about 3MF to 3DS file format and convert 3MF to 3DS for FREE online.
  • FBX to 3DSLearn about FBX to 3DS file format and convert FBX to 3DS for FREE online.
  • FBX to GLBLearn about FBX to GLB file format and convert FBX to GLB for FREE online.
  • FBX to PLYLearn about FBX to PLY file format and convert FBX to PLY for FREE online.
  • FBX to DWGLearn about FBX to DWG file format and convert FBX to DWG for FREE online.
  • FBX to GLTFLearn about FBX to GLTF file format and convert FBX to GLTF for FREE online.
  • FBX to OBJLearn about FBX to OBJ file format and convert FBX to OBJ for FREE online.
  • FBX to STLLearn about FBX to STL file format and convert FBX to STL for FREE online.
  • GLB to USDZLearn about GLB to USDZ file format and convert GLB to USDZ for FREE online.
  • GLB to HTMLLearn about GLB to HTML conversion and convert GLB to HTML for FREE online.
  • GLB to 3DSLearn about GLB to 3DS conversion and convert GLB to 3DS for FREE online.
  • GLB to DAELearn about GLB to DAE conversion and convert GLB to DAE for FREE online.
  • GLB to PDFLearn about GLB to PDF conversion and convert GLB to PDF for FREE online.
  • GLB to GLTFLearn about GLB to GLTF conversion and convert GLB to GLTF for FREE online.
  • GLB to OBJLearn about GLB to OBJ file format and convert GLB to OBJ for FREE online.
  • GLB to FBXLearn about GLB to FBX conversions and convert GLB to FBX for FREE online.
  • GLB to STLLearn about GLB to STL file format and convert GLB to STL for FREE online.
  • C4DLearn about C4D format and APIs that can create and open C4D files.
  • BLENDLearn about BLEND format and APIs that can create and open BLEND files.
  • POVLearn about POV file format and APIs that can open and create POV files.
  • CAF Cal3DLearn about CAF Cal3D Binary Animation File format and APIs that can create and open CAF files.
  • DBMLearn about DBM file format and APIs that can open and create DBM files.
  • MPLearn about MP file format and APIs that can open and create MP files.
  • STPLearn about STP file format and APIs that can create and open STP files.
  • 3DMLearn about 3DM file format and APIs that can open and create 3DM files.
  • B3DLearn about B3D file format; used in blitz3d games and APIs that can open and create B3D files.
  • MBLearn about MB file format and APIs that can open and create MB files.
  • DRCLearn about DRC file format and APIs that can open and create DRC files.
  • E57Learn about E57 file format and APIs that can open and create E57 files.
  • USDLearn about USD file format and APIs that can open and create USD files.
  • USDZLearn about USDZ file format and APIs that can open and create USDZ files.
  • ASELearn about ASE file format and APIs that can open and create ASE files.
  • XLearn about DirectX X file format and APIs that can open and create DirectX X files.
  • FBXYour file format guide to know what is an FBX file and APIs that can create and open them.
  • GLTFLearn about GLTF files and APIs that can create and open GLTF files.
  • JTLearn about JT file format and APIs that can create and open JT files.
  • PLYLearn about PLY file format and APIs that can create and open PLY files.
  • 3MFLearn about 3MF file format and APIs that can open and create 3MF files.
  • GLBLearn about GLB file format and APIs that can open and create GLB files.
  • 3D2Learn about 3D2 file format and APIs that can open and create 3D2 files.
  • 3DSLearn about 3DS file format and APIs that can open and create 3DS files.
  • AMFLearn about AMF file format and APIs that can open and create AMF files.
  • DAELearn about DAE file format and APIs that can open and create DAE files.
  • IPTLearn about IPT file format and APIs that can open and create IPT files.
  • MALearn about MA file format and APIs that can open and create MA files.
  • OBJLearn about OBJ file format and APIs that can open and create OBJ files.
  • PRCLearn about PRC file format and APIs that can create and open PRC files.
  • RVMLearn about RVM file format and APIs that can open and create RVM files.
  • STEPLearn about STEP file format and APIs that can create and open STEP files.
  • U3DLearn about U3D file format and APIs that can open and create U3D files.
  • VRMLLearn about VRML file format and APIs that can open and create VRML files.
  • X3DLearn about X3D file format and APIs that can open and create X3D files.