Convert FBX to OBJ
Convert FBX files to OBJ in your browser. Free, no upload, no sign-up.
Convert FBX files to OBJ directly in your browser. The converter parses the FBX mesh, rebuilds it in memory and writes it out as OBJ, triangle for triangle. OBJ records shape and nothing else, so the the unit definition in the FBX file do not come across. The two describe the same kind of mesh, so what changes is the container: FBX is either text or binary, OBJ is a text file you can open in an editor. Nothing is uploaded, there is no file size limit beyond your computer's memory, and the result downloads instantly. OBJ keeps groups and UV coordinates and opens in every modelling tool, which makes it a good format for editing or texturing a model.
How to convert FBX to OBJ
- 1Drop your FBX file
Drag a .fbx file onto the box above or click to choose one. Binary and ASCII FBX (version 7.0+) are read. Animation, rigs and external textures are ignored; only the mesh geometry is converted.
- 2Check the preview
The model renders in 3D so you can confirm it loaded correctly. Dimensions, volume and triangle count are shown next to it; open edges are flagged if the mesh is not watertight.
- 3Download the OBJ
Adjust the export options if needed and click download. A .mtl material file is not generated; the exported OBJ contains geometry, normals and UVs only.
What are FBX files?
FBX is Autodesk's proprietary interchange format for animation and game assets. It carries meshes, rigs, animation, cameras and materials. Because it is closed and complex, FBX files are rarely accepted by 3D printing tools directly.
Commonly used by: Maya, 3ds Max, Unity, Unreal Engine, Mixamo
Binary and ASCII FBX (version 7.0+) are read. Animation, rigs and external textures are ignored; only the mesh geometry is converted.
What are OBJ files?
OBJ is a plain-text mesh format from Wavefront. It stores vertices, normals, UV texture coordinates and face definitions, and references materials through a companion .mtl file. It is human-readable and supported by virtually every 3D modelling application.
Commonly used by: Blender, Maya, ZBrush, game engines, photogrammetry tools
OBJ keeps groups and UV coordinates and opens in every modelling tool, which makes it a good format for editing or texturing a model.
FBX vs OBJ
| FBX | OBJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Autodesk Filmbox | Wavefront OBJ |
| Encoding | Text or binary | Text |
| Geometry type | Triangle mesh | Triangle mesh |
| Colors | No | No |
| Textures | Yes | Yes |
| Materials | Yes | Yes |
| Stores units | Yes | No |
| Multiple objects | Yes | Yes |
| Typical use | Maya, 3ds Max, Unity | Blender, Maya, ZBrush |