Create compressed ZIP files with our easy-to-use and free tool. Our tool lets you upload a DAE (COLLADA - Collaborative Design Activity) file and compress and convert this file to a ZIP (ZIP Archive) file that you can then download and edit or use within your applications.
| 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 | ZIP |
| Full Name | ZIP Archive |
| Type | Archive |
| Mime Type | application/zip |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | ZIP Converters, ZIP Viewer |
The ZIP file is one of the most common types of compressed file types available and is widely used to compress any file type and give great compression results, leading to smaller file sizes. ZIP files were originally released in 1989, and over time, the format has undergone many revisions.
ZIP archives can contain any number of folders and files and can use many different compression algorithms to perform the file compression, though DEFLATE is the most common one in use. The format has built-in support in many operating systems, including Mac OS and Microsoft Windows.
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.
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 25 and DAE files at a time. Our tool will convert them all as quickly as possible. Once completed, you can either download the ZIP files individually or download them all in a single ZIP file.
First click the "Upload..." button, select your DAE file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the DAE to ZIP conversion has completed, you can download your ZIP file straight away.
We aim to process all DAE to ZIP 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 ZIP file, once created is deleted 20 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
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 ZIP file quickly.
Yes! Our DAE to ZIP tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.
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Yes. When you have converted your DAE to ZIP, 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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