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

You can open .OBJ files using Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, MeshLab, Unreal Engine, Unity Engine. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .OBJ to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .OBJ file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Widely supported 3D asset file accompanied by .MTL material definition files

Can I convert a .OBJ file to other formats?

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

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

If your .OBJ 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 .OBJ files?

You can open .OBJ files using Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, MeshLab, Unreal Engine, Unity Engine.

CAD & 3D • MIME: model/obj

.OBJ – OBJ File Format

Q: What is a .OBJ file?

A .OBJ file is a OBJ File Format associated with CAD & 3D. OBJ is an open 3D geometry file format originally developed by Wavefront Technologies, containing 3D mesh vertex coordinates, UV texture maps, normals, and face surfaces.

OBJ is an open 3D geometry file format originally developed by Wavefront Technologies, containing 3D mesh vertex coordinates, UV texture maps, normals, and face surfaces.

Primary Category CAD & 3D

MIME Type model/obj

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .OBJ

Blender

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Autodesk Maya

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3ds Max

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ZBrush

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MeshLab

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Unreal Engine

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Unity Engine

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