
3MF to FBX Conversion
Check out this easy guide to turn 3MF into FBX with our powerful converter:
Install Autoconverter
Download and install Autoconverter on your system. Launch the software to convert 3MF mesh files to FBX format.
Import 3MF Mesh File
Click Open... to load your 3MF (.3mf) mesh file, or drag and drop it into the application window.
Export to FBX Format
Use Save As... to export your mesh file to the FBX mesh file format (.fbx).
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3MF (3D Manufacturing Format) File
The 3MF (3D Manufacturing Format) is an open-source XML-based file format developed by the 3MF Consortium - an industry group composed of leading companies in the 3D printing sector. 3MF was specifically designed to address the limitations of older formats like STL, offering a richer, more extensible framework for modern additive manufacturing workflows. With 3MF, you can store not just the model geometry, but also color, textures, material properties, and metadata within a single file.
Key Advantages of 3MF Over STL
Unlike traditional STL files that store only basic 3D geometry, the 3MF format provides a wide range of enhanced capabilities:
- Color Support: Enables full-color 3D printing by defining colors per triangle or per object, enhancing model realism.
- Transparency and Opacity: Supports adjustable transparency for parts of the model, allowing the creation of translucent and transparent objects.
- Texture Mapping: Associates 2D image textures with 3D surfaces, producing highly detailed and visually realistic prints.
- Embedded Metadata: Includes detailed information such as author, copyright, licensing, description, and more—improving project management and file documentation.
3MF File Conversion and Workflow
Our Autoconverter and Automesher Application offer full support for importing, exporting, and converting 3MF files. Powered by the official lib3mf library, our software ensures high compatibility and reliable file processing across various 3D printing and CAD workflows.
Note: A current limitation of the 3MF format is its lack of support for nested group hierarchies. When converting complex 3D models with subgroup structures, the hierarchy will be flattened during export. Nevertheless, 3MF remains a highly advanced and preferred format for professional 3D printing, providing significant advantages over older standards like STL.
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FBX (Filmbox) 3D Model File Format
The FBX file format is a proprietary, industry-standard format for 3D models, assets, and animations. Originally developed by Kaydara and later acquired by Autodesk, FBX has become a universal 3D interchange format. It enables seamless transfer of 3D data - including complex hierarchies, materials, textures, and animations - between modeling, animation, and rendering software, ensuring consistent and efficient 3D workflows.
Key Features of FBX Files
- Embedded Textures: FBX files store texture images directly within the 3D file, eliminating the need for external assets and ensuring consistent model appearance across different platforms and applications.
- Reusable Geometry Components: FBX supports modular storage of geometry components, enhancing model consistency, reusability, and efficiency.
- Hierarchical Assembly Structures: The format captures complex assembly structures and object hierarchies, enabling detailed and organized 3D scenes.
- Animation Support: FBX files can embed animation data - including skeletons, keyframes, and motion capture - making them ideal for game development, film production, and AR/VR applications (though animation support may vary between software).
FBX File Conversion Solutions
Our Autoconverter and Autoshaper software provide powerful, high-fidelity FBX file conversion to and from 30+ CAD and 3D file formats (including SKP, STEP, OBJ, STL, and more). Whether you are optimizing mesh models for games or translating engineering-grade NURBS surfaces, our tools ensure maximum data preservation - including textures, materials, hierarchies, and animations - throughout the conversion process.
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3MF vs FBX Comparison
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Extensions | .3mf | .fbx |
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