Our free and fast tool will convert most 3D mesh or BLEND (Blender) model files to a standard X-Plane OBJ (OBJ8 X-Plane) file that can then be edited further in most popular 3D editing packages such as Blender or 3D printed without any further processing. Our conversion tool can also batch convert multiple BLEND files; up to 25 files at a time can be converted.
To convert your BLEND file, click the Upload button above and select the file to convert. Once selected, the file will be converted to a X-Plane OBJ file and will be ready for download shortly afterwards. For more information about the BLEND to X-Plane OBJ conversion process, see the conversion information section below.
Here are two simple steps to convert your BLEND to X-Plane OBJ.
| Extension | BLEND |
| Full Name | Blender |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | BLEND Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create BLEND Animation, BLEND Asset Extractor, Text to BLEND, BLEND Viewer |
| Open With | Blender |
The BLEND file type is the native 3D graphics file format of the 3D modeling application Blender. Originally released in 1994, Blender has grown over the years and is one of the most popular 3D applications available.
BLEND files store 3D content such as 3D geometry, vertices, faces, normals, animations, materials, and much more. Blender is free and open-source, contains many features you would expect in a high-end 3D editing application, and is available for most current operating systems.
If your BLEND file contains texture files and other texture-related data, these will be included in the conversion process.
| Extension | OBJ |
| Full Name | OBJ8 X-Plane |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | text/plain |
| Format | Text |
| Tools | OBJ Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create OBJ Animation, Text to OBJ, OBJ Viewer |
The OBJ8 format is a 3D model format used in conjunction with the popular X-Plane simulator software, which was first introduced in 2005 as a means of transferring data between the X-Plane simulator and other standard 3D file formats.
The format stores data in a text-based ASCII format and can store 3D mesh data, textures, lights, and other attributes in an efficient and human-readable manner.
Converting from the BLEND file format to X-Plane OBJ 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 BLEND file to a valid X-Plane 3D model. Let's start with the conversion process, which involves the following steps:
In its simplest form, an BLEND 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.
When our tool reads this 3D data, all we are interested in are the vertices, faces, normals, materials, and textures, as this is the only data that can be accurately converted into the final X-Plane OBJ file.
The BLEND file can contain data such as material definitions and textures that describe how a particular set of 3D geometry should be rendered. As we are creating an X-Plane OBJ file, which supports both materials and textures, our tool will attempt to load any materials and textures present in the BLEND file.
For more information regarding the BLEND file format, please see this great article that goes into a lot of detail explaining the BLEND format.
With the BLEND 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-Plane OBJ 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-Plane OBJ format.
Along with the completed X-Plane OBJ file, any textures that were present in the original BLEND file will be saved in either PNG or JPG format, depending on the original image format. If the original format was neither of these, for example, if your model contained a texture in the TGA format, it will be converted to a PNG.
We currently support all Blender files compatible with version 4.2. We monitor and update our tool as newer versions become available.
We aim to process all BLEND to X-Plane OBJ 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 BLEND file you submit to us. The resulting X-Plane OBJ file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
No. All our conversion tools process your BLEND 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-Plane OBJ file quickly.
Yes! Our BLEND to X-Plane OBJ 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 BLEND conversion tool please consider white-listing our site. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits on some of our tools and processing/conversion times will be longer.
Yes. When you have converted your BLEND to X-Plane OBJ, 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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