3MF to OBJ: Resources
Please find below the list of our other useful resources related to the 3MF and OBJ files interoperability and exchange that can help you with the 3MF to OBJ files conversion.
- How to Convert 3MF to OBJ File Format
- How to Convert Collada DAE to OBJ File
- STEP File Converter to Mesh File Formats
- Autoconverter Uses Vertex Normals to Display Smooth Meshes
- Save Micro 3D Models to SketchUp SKP Files
- Explode Component Instances into Mesh Groups
3MF File
The 3MF (3D Manufacturing Format) is an open-source XML file format developed by the 3MF Consortium. It’s specifically designed to store three-dimensional triangles, along with additional properties such as color, transparency, or texture coordinates, catering to the needs of the 3D printing industry. The 3MF file format is considered a modern alternative to the legacy STL format for 3D printing. Our Autoconverter software and Automesher Application are capable of reading from and writing to the 3MF files, leveraging the open-source lib3mf library provided by the 3MF Consortium. However, please be aware that group hierarchies are not supported for 3MF files.
OBJ File
The OBJ (Alias Wavefront Object) is a text-based file format that is widely used for 3D geometry objects across various 3D software programs. The OBJ file format can store named group objects, surface materials with transparent colors and texture images, and geometry primitives in the form of quads or triangles. However, it’s important to note that during the OBJ file conversion using our Autoconverter software, any quad primitives will be simplified into two triangles, as only triangular facets are supported. Additionally, due to its textual format, OBJ files tend to have larger sizes compared to binary file formats like 3DS (3D Studio) or SKP (SketchUp).