Our free and fast tool will convert your 3D DAE (COLLADA - Collaborative Design Activity) model files to a standard Blender 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 DAE files; up to 200 files at a time can be converted.
To convert your DAE file, click the Upload button above and select the file to convert. Once selected, the file will be converted to a Blender file and will be ready for download shortly afterwards. For more information about the DAE to Blender conversion process, see the conversion information section below.
Here are two simple steps to convert your DAE to Blender.
| Extension | DAE |
| Full Name | COLLADA - Collaborative Design Activity |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | text/xml |
| Format | Text |
| Tools | DAE Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create DAE Animation, DAE Asset Extractor, Text to DAE, DAE Viewer |
| Open With | Blender, MeshLab |
The DAE format (also known as COLLADA) is a 3D file format used to describe 3D models, meshes, and 3D worlds using a simple text-based structure. The format was introduced in 2004 by Sony Computer Entertainment and is currently managed by the Khronos Group.
DAE files are a text/XML-based file format containing 3D geometric information used to describe 3D objects and meshes such as vertices, faces, animations, materials, camera/lighting elements, and other related metadata. The format has widespread usage and support, with applications such as Blender and MeshLab being able to read and write to it.
If your DAE file is uploaded with accompanying texture files, these will be included in the conversion process.
| 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 original model file contains texture images and other texture-related data, these will be included in the final BLEND file.
Converting from the DAE file format to Blender 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 DAE file to a valid Blender 3D model. Let's start with the conversion process, which involves the following steps:
In its simplest form, an DAE file is a plain text file containing human-readable 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 Blender file.
The DAE 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 Blender file, which supports both materials and textures, our tool will attempt to load any materials and textures present in the DAE file.
For more information regarding the DAE file format, please see this great article that goes into a lot of detail explaining the DAE format.
With the DAE 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 Blender 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 Blender format.
Along with the completed Blender file, any textures that were present in the original DAE 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.
If your DAE file has separate texture (PNG, JPG etc.) files, you can drag and drop these onto the upload tool along with the main DAE file. Our tool will intelligently detect which of these additional files belong with the DAE file. Alternatively, you can place these additional files, along with the DAE file within a ZIP or other compressed archive file and upload that.
Our tool will save all Blender files that can be opened with version [z] of Blender.
Many 3D file conversion websites use the same off-the-shelf components to convert files, these often lack features and full DAE file compatibility. Our bespoke file conversion tools offer full DAE file compatibility and have been developed in-house by a team of developers, some of whom have over 30 years of experience working with 3D graphics file formats, meaning our tools will convert your DAE file quickly and accurately with maximum compatibility.
Yes! Our DAE tool supports full batch conversions. You can upload up to 200 DAE files at a time. Our tool will convert them all as quickly as possible. Once completed, you can either download the Blender files individually or download them all in a single ZIP file.
First click the "Upload..." button, and select your DAE 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 DAE to Blender conversion has completed, you can download your Blender file straight away.
We aim to process all DAE to Blender 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 DAE file you submit to us. The resulting Blender 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 DAE 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 Blender file quickly.
Yes! Our DAE to Blender 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 DAE 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 DAE to Blender, 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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