MeshFormat

OBJ to 3MF Converter

Drop a .obj file below and get a .3mf back. The conversion happens inside this page using WebAssembly, so nothing is uploaded to a server and there is no queue to wait in.

  • Private by designFiles stay on your device.
  • No queueConversion starts instantly.
  • No sign upNo account, no limits per day.

Compatibility

What survives the trip from OBJ to 3MF.

FeatureOBJ3MFResult
GeometrySupportedSupportedSupported
Vertex colorsPartialSupportedPartial
MaterialsSupportedPartialPartial
TexturesSupportedNot supportedNot supported
Scene hierarchyPartialSupportedPartial
AnimationNot supportedNot supportedNot supported

How to convert OBJ to 3MF

  1. 1Add your OBJ fileDrop the .obj file into the box, or pick it from disk. Multiple files are converted one after another.
  2. 2Pick 3MF as the output3MF is already selected on this page. Adjust scale, up axis or triangle budget if the target application is picky.
  3. 3Download the resultThe .3mf file is written locally and appears as a download button next to your file.

About OBJ

OBJ is a human readable list of vertices, texture coordinates, normals and faces. Materials live in a companion .mtl file, which keeps the format simple but means textured models travel as several files.

  • Blender
  • Maya
  • 3ds Max
  • ZBrush
  • Cinema 4D

About 3MF

3MF is a zipped XML package that fixes what STL never had: real units, colours, materials, multiple objects and print metadata. Every current slicer reads it and it is the default in Bambu Studio and PrusaSlicer.

  • PrusaSlicer
  • Bambu Studio
  • Cura
  • Windows 3D Builder
  • Fusion 360

Questions

Is this OBJ to 3MF converter free?

Yes. There is no account, no daily quota and no watermark. The tool is a static web page and the work is done by your own CPU, so there are no server costs to pass on.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. MeshFormat loads a WebAssembly build of the geometry kernels into your browser and reads the file locally. You can open the network tab and confirm that nothing leaves the page, or disconnect after the page has loaded and keep converting.

How large can a OBJ file be?

The practical limit is your available memory rather than an arbitrary cap. Models up to a few hundred megabytes work on a normal laptop; very dense scans convert faster if you lower the triangle budget in the options.

What is lost when converting OBJ to 3MF?

Textures: texture images are dropped, so uv mapped detail will not travel with the file.

Which programs open 3MF files?

PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Cura, Windows 3D Builder and most other tools that work with 3D meshes read .3mf directly.

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