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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 23, 2026
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Is it possible to convert BBMODEL to JSON?
Yes - BBMODEL converts to JSON.

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For a Minecraft Java model, open the project in Blockbench and use File > Export > Export Block/Item Model to write a .json. The .bbmodel itself is already JSON, but it is Blockbench's internal project format, not a game-ready model file.

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Why convert BBMODEL to JSON?

.bbmodel is Blockbench's editable project file, which is technically JSON but holds editor state, and .json here means a clean Minecraft Java block or item model that the game reads. People export to .json to drop a model into a resource pack or mod without shipping the whole Blockbench project.

How to convert BBMODEL to JSON

Blockbench (Export Block/Item Model) OPEN-SOURCE

With a Java block/item project open, choose File > Export > Export Block/Item Model to save a Minecraft-ready .json. This is the intended way to get a game model file.

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If the project is a different format, use File > Convert Project to switch it to a Java Block/Item Model, then export the .json as above.

Rename or extract from bbmodel FREE

Since .bbmodel is plain JSON text, you can open it in a text editor to read its structure, but this raw .json is not a valid Minecraft model on its own.

About these formats

.BBMODEL Blockbench 3D Model Project

A .bbmodel file is the native project file of Blockbench, a free 3D model editor used mainly for Minecraft and other low-poly game models. It is a JSON text file that stores the geometry,…

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.JSON JavaScript Object Notation file

A JSON file is a plain-text data file in JavaScript Object Notation format, used by web APIs, app configurations, and data exports. Any text editor opens it - Notepad on Windows, TextEdit…

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Quality & what to watch

  • A .bbmodel renamed to .json is not a usable game model - it contains Blockbench editor data, not the resource-pack schema Minecraft expects.
  • Minecraft Java .json block/item models support cubes and textures but not the animations or advanced groups an entity model would need.
  • Bedrock and entity models use different JSON schemas, so pick the matching format under File > Convert Project before exporting.

Frequently asked questions

Isn't bbmodel already a JSON file?
Yes, internally it is JSON, but it stores Blockbench project state rather than a game-ready model, so renaming it does not make a valid Minecraft model.
How do I get a Minecraft-ready JSON model?
Use File > Export > Export Block/Item Model in Blockbench with a Java model format project.
Why won't Minecraft load my exported JSON?
You likely exported or renamed the raw .bbmodel; export through the Block/Item Model option and check the texture paths.
Can I get animation into the JSON?
Standard Java block/item JSON models have no animation; you would need an entity or Bedrock format for that.