FBX files: what are they and how do I open them?
Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
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.fbx file type #1: 3D exchange format
3D model files saved in the Autodesk Kaydara 3D data exchange format used in various 3D authoring tools can be identified by the fbx extension.
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FBX files are best known for their use as 3D data exchange format.
FBX is a popular 3D model format that is used for providing interoperability between digital content creation applications such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, MotionBuilder, Mudbox and other third-party software.
The FBX format supports a wide range of data including: 3D model geometry, appearance and scene data, lighting, animation, cameras, and more. This makes it a versatile format for transferring data between different software, allowing for a more seamless workflow in 3D content creation. The format was originally developed by Kaydara, but was acquired by Autodesk in 2006, and has since been integrated into many of their software products.
Open file with:
3ds Max (3D Studio Max)
A widely-used 3D animation application from Autodesk
Autodesk Gameware
Development environment for creating computer games
.fbx file type #2: ArcView spatial index file for read-only dataset
An fbx file extension is related to the ArcView a GIS software for Windows. An fbx file stores spatial index file for read-only dataset.
Further details:
The fbx file extension is associated with the ArcView (also known as ArcGIS for Desktop Basic) a GIS tool for Microsoft Windows operating system developed by Esri.
The *.fbx file stores spatial index data for read-only datasets.
Open file with:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
A GIS application used to work with geographic data