Export and file formats
Pick the file format that fits where your model goes next, whether that's a game engine, a 3D tool, AR, the web, or a 3D printer.
Meshy exports eight formats: GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ, STL, BLEND, 3MF, and DXF. Animated models download as FBX, GLB, or USDZ. GLB embeds textures in one file, while FBX and OBJ use separate texture files.
Choose a format
The following table shows which format to use for each common task.
| I need to... | Format | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Display a 3D model on a web page | GLB | Web standard, embedded textures, small size |
| Import into Unity | FBX | Best native Unity support, and it keeps your rig |
| Import into Unreal Engine | FBX | Best native Unreal support, and it keeps your rig |
| Import into Blender | BLEND, GLB, or FBX | BLEND opens as a Blender file. GLB and FBX import too, and GLB is the more open format. |
| View in Apple AR Quick Look | USDZ | The AR format for Apple devices |
| 3D print in a single color | STL | Every slicer supports it |
| 3D print in color | 3MF from Multi-Color Print or a split model | A regular 3MF download has geometry only. For color, export from Multi-Color Print in the Print panel, or download split parts. |
| Open the mesh in CAD software | DXF | Stores the mesh as faces that CAD tools read |
| Exchange with older DCC tools | OBJ | Widest compatibility, but limited features |
Download a model
To download a model in the format you chose, follow these steps:
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In the list of your generations, select the model.
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In the viewer toolbar, click Download.
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Optional: In Download Settings, turn on Resize to set the model's real-world size. Enter the Height, select a unit, and under Origin, select Bottom or Center. Resize needs a paid plan.
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In Format, select the format.
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Click Download.
FAQ
- What 3D file formats does Meshy export?
- GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ, STL, BLEND, 3MF, and DXF. Together they cover games, AR, 3D printing, CAD, and DCC tools.
- Which format should I use for game engines?
- Use FBX for Unity and Unreal. GLB is best for the web and AR.
- Which format should I use for 3D printing?
- Use STL or 3MF for single-color prints. For color prints, export 3MF from Multi-Color Print in the Print panel, or download split parts as 3MF.
- How does Meshy handle textures in each format?
- GLB embeds textures in one file, while FBX and OBJ use separate texture files that you must keep together.
- Why does my model appear white (no textures) after import?
- The textures probably weren't linked. Reassign the texture maps in your engine, or export GLB, which embeds them.
Next steps
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To prepare a model for your slicer before you export STL or 3MF, see 3D printing workflow.
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To send models straight into Unity, see Meshy for Unity.
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For definitions of format terms, see Glossary.