How to convert OBJ to DXF
- Add your .OBJ file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .DXF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .DXF file.
What to expect
- The triangle mesh is exported as faces; curves remain faceted rather than becoming true smooth surfaces.
- Textures and materials are dropped - DXF holds geometry, not surface appearance.
- ASCII DXF of a high-polygon mesh can become a large file.
Frequently asked questions
Does OBJ to DXF preserve the shape accurately?
DXF receives the OBJ's triangle mesh as face geometry, so curved forms stay faceted. DXF does not reconstruct smooth surfaces from a mesh.
Why convert OBJ to DXF?
DXF is a vendor-neutral CAD exchange format, so converting lets mesh geometry move into CAD programs such as LibreCAD or QCAD that read DXF.
What can open a DXF file?
Being ASCII, DXF opens in a wide range of CAD tools and free viewers such as the Autodesk Viewer, and it can even be inspected in a plain text editor.
What does not survive the conversion?
Material, texture and color information from the OBJ and its MTL file is not preserved; DXF carries the geometry only.
Programs that convert OBJ: SolidWorks · AccuTrans 3D · FBX Converter · 3Data Expert · 3ds Max (3D Studio Max) · Autoconverter · Bryce · IVCon
