How to Convert COB to FBX❓
Check out this easy guide to turn COB into FBX with our powerful converter:
📥 Install Autoconverter
Download and install Autoconverter on your system. Launch the software to convert COB files to FBX format.
📂 Import COB File
Click Open... to load your COB (.cob, .scn) file, or drag and drop it into the application window.
💾 Export to FBX Format
Use Save As... to export your file to the FBX mesh file format (*.fbx).
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Caligari TrueSpace COB File Format
The COB file format was developed by Caligari Corporation for its 3D modeling and animation software, TrueSpace. COB files store complete 3D scene data including geometry, materials, textures, lights, and animation. Though TrueSpace is now discontinued, COB remains an essential format for preserving and converting legacy 3D content.
Key Features of COB Files
- Full 3D Scene Storage: COB files encapsulate entire scenes with objects, lighting, cameras, and animation data.
- Two Format Variants:
- ASCII COB: Human-readable format ideal for manual inspection and debugging.
- Binary COB: Compact format optimized for performance and faster loading times.
- Material & Texture Support: Includes surface colors, image textures, and basic shading information.
- Geometry Types: Supports both NURBS-based and polygon mesh 3D models for greater flexibility.
COB File Conversion Tools
Use Autoconverter and Automesher Application to import and convert COB files into modern 3D formats such as FBX, OBJ, SKP, STEP, and SAT. Our converters retain crucial data including UV mapping, materials, and mesh topology by utilizing the Open Asset Import Library (Assimp) for accurate and reliable file processing.
Note: COB files can only be imported - exporting to COB format is not supported.
Filmbox (FBX) 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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COB vs FBX - Key Differences
| Feature | COB | FBX |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | .cob, .scn | .fbx |
| Name | Caligari TrueSpace Object | Filmbox |
| Versions | 🚫 |
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| Textures | ❌ | ✅ |
| Colors | ✅ | ✅ |
| Geometry components | ❌ | ✅ |
| Importers | ||
| Exporters | 🚫 |
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