Our free and fast tool will convert your 3D ABC (Alembic) model files to a standard X (Direct X File) file that can then be edited further in most popular 3D editing packages or 3D printed without any further processing. Our conversion tool can also batch convert multiple ABC files; up to 200 files at a time can be converted.
To convert your ABC file, click the Upload button above and select the file to convert. Once selected, the file will be converted to a X file and will be ready for download shortly afterwards. For more information about the ABC to X conversion process, see the conversion information section below.
| Extension | ABC |
| Full Name | Alembic |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | ABC Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create ABC Animation, Text to ABC, ABC Viewer |
| Open With | Blender |
The ABC (Alembic) file format is a graphics format containing 3D content that was originally developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks and Industrial Light & Magic and released in 2011. The aim of the ABC format is to enable the efficient interchange of 3D assets between different working entities.
The format can contain a variety of 3D object formats, including polygon meshes, NURBS, parametric curves, and more. The files can be opened by many 3D graphics applications, including the popular open-source Blender application.
When converting from ABC files, our tool will convert all 3D geometry and color material information where possible.
| Extension | X |
| Full Name | Direct X File |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | text/plain |
| Format | Text |
| Tools | X Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create X Animation, Text to X, X Viewer |
The X 3D file format extension was introduced by Microsoft with the launch of Version 2 of their 3D graphics API, Direct X, back in 2002. The format has evolved over the years; however, in 2014, the X file format was deprecated in favor of newer, more capable formats such as FBX.
The format is a simple text-based file capable of storing 3D mesh information such as vertices, faces, normals, and material information. In addition to basic 3D information, the format can also store animations with the X file format, which is primarily used in the development of games.
X files support material and color information. If your uploaded model contains color information, our tool will attempt to save this in the X file at the end of the conversion process. Texture information is not supported at this time.
Converting from the ABC file format to X can be a complex process, and any tool used for this conversion process needs to be able to handle a variety of data conversion tasks as well as identify any defects within the 3D model and fix them. Here we will explain the conversion process used by our tool to accurately convert your ABC file to a valid X 3D model. Let's start with the conversion process, which involves the following steps:
In its simplest form, an ABC file is a binary data file containing 3D data such as vertices, faces, normals, and more. When combined, these make up the 3D model you see on your screen.
For more information regarding the ABC file format, please see this great article that goes into a lot of detail explaining the ABC format.
With the ABC file data read, our tool generates an internal representation of the full 3D model and will attempt to fix any geometry issues encountered. Along with repairing any issues with the 3D model, the tool will remove any duplicated vertices and prepare the model for exporting to the X format.
With the conversion process entering its final stages, our tool now needs to take the in-memory 3D model we have created in step 2 and convert it to the X format.
Yes! Our ABC tool supports full batch conversions. You can upload up to 200 ABC files at a time. Our tool will convert them all as quickly as possible. Once completed, you can either download the X files individually or download them all in a single ZIP file.
First click the "Upload..." button, and select your ABC file to upload. You can also drag and drop your file onto the tool. Once your file is selected, you can set any configuration options. When the ABC to X conversion has completed, you can download your X file straight away.
We aim to process all ABC to X conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.
We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.
Yes, of course! We do not store the ABC file you submit to us. The resulting X file, once created, is stored for 4 hours after upload; after this time it is deleted, and the short-term download link will stop working. You can create a long-term download Url with most tools that will ensure the file is retained for 24 hours, allowing you to download the file when convenient. Our tools also come with a Delete button, allowing you to delete the file immediately.
No. All our conversion tools process your ABC file on our dedicated conversion servers, meaning you can use our tools on low-spec computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices and receive your converted X file quickly.
Yes! Our ABC to X tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.
Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our ABC conversion tool please consider white-listing our website. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits and some settings may not be available when using our tools. Processing/conversion and download times will also be longer.
Yes. When you have converted your ABC to X, there is a "Feedback" option that you can use to let us know of any issues you encountered when converting your file.
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