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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What are 3D File Formats?

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

What is FBX file?

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What is a GLTF file?

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What is a JT file?

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What is a PLY file?

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3MF

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GLB

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3DS File Format

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AMF - Additive Manufacturing File

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ASE

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DAE - Digital Asset Exchange File Format

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DRC

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JRXML - JasperReports Layout File

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OBJ File Format

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RVM

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U3D - Universal 3D File Format

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VRML File Format

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X - DirectX Model File

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X3D - 3D Image File

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