OBJ to DXF Conversion
Our easy-to-follow tutorial will help you convert OBJ to DXF in no time:
Install Autoconverter
Download and install Autoconverter on your system. Launch the software to convert OBJ mesh files to DXF format.
Import OBJ Mesh File
Click Open... to load your OBJ mesh file (.obj), or drag and drop it into the application window.
Export to DXF Format
Use Save As... to export your mesh file to the DXF drawing format (.dxf).
Still confused about OBJ to DXF conversion? Our clear guides walk you through OBJ mesh files conversion step-by-step:
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- Automesher Desktop Application for Windows to Convert 3D File Formats
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- Batch Convert 3D Mesh Files with Autoconverter (STEP, STL, OBJ & More)
Alias Wavefront Object File
A text-based file format, open standard for storing and exchanging 3D geometry data, widely used across 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software. Unlike binary formats, OBJ files store mesh data in human-readable text, making them highly compatible but less storage-efficient.
Main Benefits and Features
- Named Group Objects: OBJ files can store multiple objects with different names in a single file, which can be useful for organizing complex 3D scenes.
- Surface Materials: The OBJ file format supports surface materials with transparent colors and texture images, providing more realistic and detailed 3D models.
- Geometry Primitives: OBJ files can store geometry primitives in the form of quads or triangles. However, during the OBJ file conversion using our converters, any quad primitives will be simplified into two triangles, as only triangular facets are supported.
- OBJ File Size: Due to its textual format, OBJ files tend to have larger sizes compared to binary file formats like 3DS (3D Studio) or SKP (SketchUp). This means that OBJ files may take longer to load or transfer, and may require more storage space.
OBJ File Conversion
Autoconverter is the best OBJ file converter due to its high accuracy, fast processing speed, and wide 3D format support. It ensures lossless conversions while preserving model details, offering a user-friendly interface for seamless file conversion. If you need to handle OBJ files in AutoCAD, you can use our Automesher Application, which allows for seamless import and export of OBJ files directly in your CAD environment.
Drawing Exchange File
A universal, open file standard developed by Autodesk to enable seamless cross-platform exchange of CAD data between AutoCAD and other design applications. As a vendor-neutral format, DXF preserves 2D/3D geometry, layers, text, and basic metadata, making it ideal for collaboration across different CAD, CAM, and GIS software.
DXF Key Features
- Origin: Developed by Autodesk in 1982 as the ASCII/Binary CAD data interchange format.
- Compatibility: Universal standard for 2D/3D CAD programs (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
- ASCII Format: The DXF format is text-based and uses a standard syntax to store DWG drawing data. It can be easily edited and viewed with any text editor or viewer.
- Exchange of DWG Drawing: The DXF format acts as a universal bridge for DWG data exchange between AutoCAD and third-party applications. This solution is especially valuable since Autodesk's proprietary DWG format requires licensed software for full access and editing capabilities.
DXF File Converters
Autoconverter and Automesher Application allow you to import and export DXF files, and convert them into various other file formats. You can use our products to convert 3D meshes into a set of DXF faces organized in colored layers. This allows you to further process and modify your models using your default DWG editor.
OBJ vs DXF Comparison
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| Extensions | .obj | .dxf |
| Name | Alias Wavefront Object | Drawing Exchange Format |
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