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Convert Your 3D Mesh/Model X-Plane OBJ Files to BLEND

Our free and fast tool will convert most 3D mesh or X-Plane OBJ (OBJ8 X-Plane) model files to a standard BLEND (Blender) 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 X-Plane OBJ files; up to 25 files at a time can be converted.

To convert your X-Plane OBJ file, click the Upload button above and select the file to convert. Once selected, the file will be converted to a BLEND file and will be ready for download shortly afterwards. For more information about the X-Plane OBJ to BLEND conversion process, see the conversion information section below.

How to Convert your X-Plane OBJ to BLEND Online?

Here are two simple steps to convert your X-Plane OBJ to BLEND.

Upload a X-Plane OBJ

Click the "Upload a X-Plane OBJ File" button and select a X-Plane OBJ to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your BLEND

Click the download link once completed to receive your BLEND file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my X-Plane OBJ file to BLEND?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your X-Plane OBJ file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the X-Plane OBJ to BLEND conversion has completed, you can download your BLEND file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my X-Plane OBJ to BLEND?

We aim to process all X-Plane OBJ to BLEND conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.

How accurate is the X-Plane OBJ to BLEND conversion?

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.

Is it safe to convert my X-Plane OBJ to BLEND on ImageToStl.com?

Yes, of course! We do not store the X-Plane OBJ file you submit to us. The resulting BLEND file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert my X-Plane OBJ to BLEND on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our X-Plane OBJ to BLEND tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.

What if I am using an Ad Blocker, will that affect things?

Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our X-Plane OBJ 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.

Can I get support with converting my X-Plane OBJ to BLEND?

Yes. When you have converted your X-Plane OBJ to BLEND, there is a "Feedback" option that you can use to let us know of any issues you encountered when converting your file.

What version of Blender will the file be saved as?

Our tool will save all Blender files that can be opened with version 4.0 of Blender.

I have several X-Plane OBJ files; can I batch convert my X-Plane OBJ to BLEND?

Yes! Our X-Plane OBJ tool supports full batch conversions. You can upload up to 25 and X-Plane OBJ files at a time. Our tool will convert them all as quickly as possible. Once completed, you can either download the BLEND files individually or download them all in a single ZIP file.

Comparing X-Plane OBJ and BLEND Features

 

X-Plane OBJ Features

  • Mesh Geometry (Vertices and Faces)
  • Vertex Normals
  • Face Normals
  • Vertex Colors
  • Face Materials (Excluding textures)
  • Textures
  • Point Cloud
  • Multiple Objects Per File
  • Object Transforms (Translation, Rotation, and Scale)
  • Bones/Joints
  • Animations
  • Suitable for 3D Printing

BLEND Features

  • Mesh Geometry (Vertices and Faces)
  • Vertex Normals
  • Face Normals
  • Vertex Colors
  • Face Materials (Excluding textures)
  • Textures
  • Point Cloud
  • Multiple Objects Per File
  • Object Transforms (Translation, Rotation, and Scale)
  • Bones/Joints
  • Animations
  • Suitable for 3D Printing

File Format Information for X-Plane OBJ to BLEND

ExtensionOBJ
Full NameOBJ8 X-Plane
Type3D Model
Mime Typetext/plain
FormatText
ToolsOBJ Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create OBJ Animation, Text to OBJ, OBJ Viewer

Description

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.

ExtensionBLEND
Full NameBlender
Type3D Model
Mime Typeapplication/octet-stream
FormatBinary
ToolsBLEND Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create BLEND Animation, BLEND Asset Extractor, Text to BLEND, BLEND Viewer
Open WithBlender

Description

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.

BLEND Notes

If your original model file contains texture images and other texture-related data, these will be included in the final BLEND file.

Supported Features

  • Mesh geometry
  • Materials
  • Textures

How does it work?

Converting from the X-Plane OBJ file format to BLEND 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 X-Plane OBJ file to a valid BLEND 3D model. Let's start with the conversion process, which involves the following steps:

Step 1: Read the Source X-Plane OBJ File

In its simplest form, an X-Plane OBJ 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 BLEND file.

The X-Plane OBJ 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 BLEND file, which supports both materials and textures, our tool will attempt to load any materials and textures present in the X-Plane OBJ file.

For more information regarding the X-Plane OBJ file format, please see this great article that goes into a lot of detail explaining the X-Plane OBJ format.

Step 2: Process File Data

With the X-Plane OBJ 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 BLEND format.

Step 3: Saving to the BLEND 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 BLEND format.

Along with the completed BLEND file, any textures that were present in the original X-Plane OBJ 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.

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