How to convert FBX to DAE
- Add your .FBX file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .DAE in a few seconds.
- Download your new .DAE file.
What to expect
- PBR material properties such as roughness and metalness are not supported by the COLLADA spec and will be lost on export.
- Complex constraint-driven or procedural FBX animations may not transfer correctly - bake them in Blender before exporting.
- FBX files often store geometry in centimetres; if the converted model appears tiny, adjust the import scale to 0.01.
Frequently asked questions
Does animation survive FBX to DAE conversion?
Simple keyframed and skeletal animations generally transfer. Bake any constraint-driven animations in Blender (Object > Animation > Bake Action) before exporting to ensure they carry through.
Why does my model look tiny after converting to DAE?
FBX commonly stores geometry in centimetres while many apps default to metres. In Blender's FBX import panel, set Scale to 0.01 or enable Apply Transform to fix this.
Is COLLADA still a good choice for 3D exchange?
COLLADA is well-supported by older tools, but modern software increasingly prefers glTF/GLB, which handles PBR materials and produces more compact files. Use
.dae only if your target app specifically requires it.Can I convert FBX to DAE without installing any software?
Yes - use our free converter at the top of this page; your file is deleted after the conversion is complete.
Programs that convert FBX: FBX Converter · PolyTrans|CAD+DCC · Metasequoia · modo · DAZ Studio · Bryce · DAZ Studio for Mac · Bryce for Mac
