Converting Files

The FBX Converter lets you convert 3DS, DXF, OBJ, or DAE (COLLADA) files to the FBX file format. You can also use it to convert FBX files to 3DS, DXF, OBJ or DAE (COLLADA) format, as well as convert FBX files to previous FBX versions.

Supported FBX conversion formats

Click the Destination format dropdown menu to select an FBX version.

The FBX Converter converts files to the following FBX formats:

Version	Description
FBX 2011	Select this FBX version to export a file that is compatible with Autodesk 2011 products, plug-ins, and MotionBuilder 2011 files. This is the default FBX version, NoteThe FBX 2011 version lets you save in ASCII, but you can also embed media with your file if you activate the Embed Media option.
FBX 2010	Select this FBX version to export a file that is compatible with Autodesk 2010 applications, 2010 FBX plug-ins, and MotionBuilder 2009.
FBX 2009	Select this FBX version to export a file that is compatible with the 2009.00 FBX plug-ins.
FBX 2006	Select this FBX version to export a file that is compatible with Autodesk 2006 FBX plug-ins and MotionBuilder versions 7.5, 7.0, and 6.0.

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