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Convert MA to MB

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Is it possible to convert MA to MB?
Yes - MA converts to MB.

In Maya: File → Save Scene As → change format to Maya Binary (.mb). Lossless round-trip; .mb is smaller and faster to load.

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Also to MB: MP · MTL

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How to convert MA to MB

Converting a .MA file to .MB lets you open the content in software that prefers the .MB format, though some details may change compared with the original. The programs listed below open .MA files and can save or export them to .MB (or a closely related format). One of them is Autodesk Maya: Autodesk Maya is a comprehensive 3D computer graphics application developed by Autodesk used for modeling, rigging, animation, rendering, and visual effects.….

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