How to Convert LWO to 3DM❓
With our tools, changing LWO to 3DM is a breeze - follow these simple 3 steps:
📥 Install Autoconverter
Download and install Autoconverter on your system. Launch the software to convert LWO files to 3DM format.
📂 Import LWO File
Click Open... to load your LWO (.lwo, .lxo) file, or drag and drop it into the application window.
💾 Export to 3DM Format
Use Save As... to export your file to the 3DM file format (*.3dm).
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LightWave 3D LWO File Format
The LWO file format is the native 3D model format used by LightWave 3D, a powerful software suite for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. Ideal for film, VFX, and game development, LWO files store advanced mesh data, materials, and layered scene elements with high precision.
Key Features of LWO Files
- Advanced Geometry: Supports polygons, quads, n-gons, subdivision surfaces, and metaball objects.
- UV Mapping: Stores multiple UV sets for texture mapping and material assignment.
- Backwards Compatibility: Compatible with earlier LightWave versions, ensuring long-term accessibility.
- Industry-Ready: Widely used in professional environments for broadcast graphics, video games, and CGI film production.
LWO File Conversion Tools
Autoconverter and Automesher Application offer full support for importing and converting LWO 3D model files into popular formats such as OBJ, STL, PLY, SKP, and CityJSON. These tools retain original geometry, material layers, and texture coordinates, ensuring accurate migration to modern CAD or 3D workflows. Whether you are archiving legacy LightWave projects or integrating with Blender or Unity, our LWO file converters deliver fast, reliable results.
Rhinoceros 3D (3DM) File Format
The 3DM file format is the native format for Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino), a leading NURBS-based 3D modeling software used across industries like architecture, engineering, and industrial design. 3DM files accurately store mathematical representations of curves, surfaces, solids, and meshes, making them essential for precision 3D modeling and CAD workflows.
Key Features of 3DM Files
- NURBS Geometry: Supports precise, smooth surfaces critical for advanced design and engineering projects.
- Polygonal Meshes: Stores tessellated 3D models ideal for rendering, simulation, and 3D printing workflows.
- SubD Surfaces: Allows flexible, editable subdivision modeling for organic shapes and complex surfaces.
- Instance References: Saves memory by creating linked object instances, optimizing large and detailed models.
Convert 3DM Files Seamlessly
Autoconverter and Autoshaper simplify 3DM file conversion to popular formats like STEP, IGES, OBJ, STL, and DWG. Automate the export of 3DM polygon meshes for 3D printing, or preserve NURBS data for engineering-grade CAD models. Save files in legacy (Rhino 2.X - 7.X) or latest Rhino 8.X formats to ensure compatibility across all project environments.
LWO vs 3DM - Key Differences
| Feature | LWO | 3DM |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | .lwo, .lxo | .3dm |
| Name | LightWave Object | Rhinoceros 3D Model |
| Versions | 🚫 |
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| Textures | ✅ | ✅ |
| Colors | ✅ | ✅ |
| Geometry components | ❌ | ✅ |
| Importers | ||
| Exporters | 🚫 |
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