Why convert REALITY to USDZ?
A .reality file is Apple's editable Reality Composer scene, while .usdz is the compressed, self-contained AR delivery format that iOS Quick Look and RealityKit consume. Converting is the normal final step to ship an AR model, so Apple built the export directly into the tools.
How to convert REALITY to USDZ
Reality Composer (File > Export) EASIEST
Open the .reality project in Reality Composer and choose File > Export to save the scene as .usdz; enable USDZ export in settings first if the option is missing.
Reality Converter (macOS) FREE
Drag the model into Apple's Reality Converter to preview and adjust materials, then export a .usdz ready for Quick Look.
Xcode / usdz_converter tools FREE
Use Xcode's bundled USD command-line tools (such as usdzip) to package the underlying USD assets into a .usdz.
About these formats
A .reality file is an augmented reality scene created for Apple's RealityKit framework, usually authored in Reality Composer or Reality Composer Pro. It is a ZIP-based archive that bundles…
Open .REALITY details →
.USDZ
USDZ Augmented Reality File Format
A .USDZ file is associated with USDZ Augmented Reality File Format, a 3d image file.
Open .USDZ details →Quality & what to watch
- Interactive triggers and behaviors set up in Reality Composer are not preserved in the exported
.usdz. - Complex animation can play back slowly or partially in Quick Look compared to the editor.
- Keep textures reasonably sized, since everything is packed into the single
.usdzfile.
Frequently asked questions
How do I export a .reality file to .usdz?
File > Export, choosing USDZ as the format.Why is the USDZ export option missing?
Will my interactions be included?
.usdz carries geometry, materials and animation, but Reality Composer's behavior logic is not exported.
