Learn about 3D File Formats and APIs that can open and create 3D files

The electronic representation of a three-dimensional object is known as 3D file. A 3D file format is used to store information about 3D models. It usually store information about 3D models as plain text or binary data. There are literally hundreds of 3D file formats and are widely used in 3D games, printing, computer-aided design, manufacturing, academia, engineering and more. Each industry has its own 3D file formats for several reasons. Below we are going to discuss about the most popular 3D file formats and the most recommended software that uses it.

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List of 3D File Extensions and Associated File Formats

Following is a list of popular 3D file formats that find their use in almost all daily work related to 3D.

B3D - Blitz3D Entity Model File

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MB - Maya Binary File Format

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DRC - Google Draco File Format

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E57 - Lidar Point Cloud Data Format

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USD - Universal Scene Description Format

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USDZ - Universal Scene Description ZIP Format

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ASE - Autodesk ASCII Scene Export File

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X - DirectX 2.0 File Format

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FBX - FilmBox 3D File Format

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GLTF - GL Transmission File Format

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JT - Jupiter Tessellation File Format

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PLY - Polygon 3D File Format

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3MF

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GLB

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3D2 - CAD-3D 2.0 File Format

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3DS File Format

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AMF - Additive Manufacturing File

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DAE - Digital Asset Exchange File Format

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IPT - Autodesk Inventor Part File

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MA File Format

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OBJ File Format

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PRC File Format

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RVM - AVEVA PDMS Project File

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STEP File Format

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U3D - Universal 3D File Format

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VRML File Format

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X3D - 3D Image File

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