COB to FBX - Instant COB Conversion with Precision

Convert COB to FBX

COB to FBX Conversion

Check out this easy guide to turn COB into FBX with our powerful converter:

  1. Download & Install:

    Convert your COB files to FBX format seamlessly using Autoconverter - simply install and launch the software on your system.

  2. Import COB File:

    Either click Open... to browse for your .cob file, or drag and drop it anywhere in the application window.

  3. Export to FBX Format:

    Use Save As... to specify both location and filename (with .fbx extension) for your exported file.

Is COB to FBX conversion giving you headaches? Our professional guides make COB files conversion painless:

COB Caligari TrueSpace Object File

A proprietary 3D file type created by Caligari Corporation for their TrueSpace modeling and animation software. This format was designed to store complete 3D scenes including geometry, materials, and animation data from TrueSpace projects. While the software is no longer actively developed, COb files remain important for working with legacy 3D assets and converting older TrueSpace creations to modern formats.

Key Features of COB

  • Complete 3D Scene Storage:

    COB files save entire 3D scenes including models, lights, and cameras in a single file.

  • COB File Formats:

    There are two types of COB files:
    • ASCII
      - Human-readable for manual edits and debugging in any text editor.
    • Binary
      - Smaller file sizes and faster loading for complex 3D scenes.

  • Material Support:

    The COB format stores color, texture, and basic material properties for 3D objects.

  • NURBS and Mesh Data:

    Supports both NURBS surfaces and polygonal mesh geometry types.

COB File Conversion

Autoconverter and Automesher Application support importing COB files (TrueSpace format) and converting them to other 3D formats like STEP, SAT, FBX, SKP, and OBJ. The conversion preserves key elements including materials, textures, and UV coordinates from the original COB file. This is made possible through our use of the Open Asset Import Library, which ensures reliable cross-platform conversions. Note that only import is supported - you cannot export back to COB format.

FBX Filmbox File

A proprietary, industry-standard file format for 3D assets and animations, originally developed by Kaydara for motion capture and later acquired by Autodesk. As a universal 3D interchange format, FBX enables seamless data exchange between 3D modeling, animation, and rendering applications, while preserving complex hierarchies, textures, and animation data.

FBX Key Features

  • Embedded Texture Images: FBX files allow all texture images to be stored directly within the 3D model file, rather than as separate external files. This ensures that the textures travel with the model, making it easier to share, distribute, and maintain visual consistency across different software and platforms.
  • Reusable Geometry Components: The FBX format allows for the storage of reusable geometry components, enhancing efficiency and consistency across models.
  • Assembly Structures: FBX supports the storage of assembly structures with hierarchical relationships between objects, enabling complex and detailed 3D modeling.
  • Model Animation Data: FBX can even store model animation data, although this feature is not currently supported by all software.

FBX File Converters

Autoconverter and Autoshaper software streamline FBX workflows by enabling high-fidelity conversions between FBX and 30+ CAD/3D formats (SKP, STEP, OBJ, etc.). These tools preserve critical data - including geometry, textures, animations, and hierarchies - while offering precision control for both engineering (NURBS) and entertainment (mesh optimization) applications.

COB vs. FBX Comparison

Property COB FBX
Extensions .cob, .scn .fbx
Name Caligari TrueSpace Object Filmbox
Versions
  • Min: FBX 2011
  • Max: FBX 2020.3.4
Textures
Colors
Geometry components
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