Convert DAE to USDZ for free

Step 1: Read the Source DAE File

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 USDZ 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 USDZ 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.