How do I open a .DAE file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .DAE files using Blender, Autodesk Maya, SketchUp, MeshLab. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .DAE to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .DAE file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. XML-based open 3D interchange specification

Can I convert a .DAE file to other formats?

Yes! .DAE can be converted to formats such as .OBJ, .FBX directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .DAE file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .DAE file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .DAE files?

You can open .DAE files using Blender, Autodesk Maya, SketchUp, MeshLab.

CAD & 3D • MIME: model/vnd.collada+xml

.DAE – DAE File Format

Q: What is a .DAE file?

A .DAE file is a DAE File Format associated with CAD & 3D. DAE (COLLADA) is an XML-based schema standard developed by Sony and managed by Khronos Group for exchanging 3D graphics assets across interactive applications.

DAE (COLLADA) is an XML-based schema standard developed by Sony and managed by Khronos Group for exchanging 3D graphics assets across interactive applications.

Primary Category CAD & 3D

MIME Type model/vnd.collada+xml

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .DAE

Blender

windows, mac, linux • Free

Autodesk Maya

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SketchUp

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MeshLab

windows, mac, linux • Free