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Extension | DAE |
Full Name | COLLADA - Collaborative Design Activity |
Type | 3D Model |
Mime Type | text/xml |
Format | Text |
Opens With | Blender, MeshLab |
A DAE file, short for Digital Asset Exchange, is a 3D model file format used in computer graphics and visualization applications. It stands as an abbreviation for "Collada" which means "gift" in Sanskrit. DAE files serve as an intermediate or interchange format for representing 3D models and their associated data, including geometry, textures, materials, animations, and more. The format was developed by the Khronos Group, an open industry consortium, to provide a standard way of exchanging 3D data between different software and hardware platforms.
One of the key advantages of DAE files is their compatibility and versatility. They can be utilized across various software applications, making it easier for artists, designers, and developers to collaborate and share 3D assets seamlessly. DAE files use XML (Extensible Markup Language) as the basis for their structure, making them human-readable and easy to parse by machines. This structure enables the storage of complex 3D scenes while maintaining a reasonable file size, making it suitable for use in real-time applications such as video games, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) experiences.
In summary, a DAE file is a widely-used 3D model file format designed to facilitate the exchange of 3D assets across different software and hardware platforms. Its XML-based structure allows for efficient representation of complex 3D scenes while ensuring compatibility and easy readability. Whether it's for game development, architectural visualization, or other 3D graphics applications, DAE files play a significant role in enabling efficient asset sharing and collaboration in the digital content creation pipeline.
DAE Converter Capabilities
Our DAE converter can both convert from and to DAE files and our developers are working to improve our DAE conversion tools in future versions.When converting 3D Model/Mesh files using our DAE converter we will attempt to convert color materials into a suitable format for use in the converted file.
Our DAE conversion tool can convert most 3D geometry including mesh vertices and faces with no loss of detail. Any color materials contained within the 3D model file will be converted where possible.
No, due to the different methods of assigning textures to a 3D model textures are not currently supported. If your DAE model contains textures or references to external texture files, these will be ignored.
Yes! Our DAE conversion tools are 100% free to use.
No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our DAE conversion tools.
We aim to process all DAE conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds however this can be longer for certain files and significantly longer for some larger file formats, so please be patient.
Once your DAE file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to our bespoke conversion software will convert your DAE and make it available for you to download with a unique download Url.
Yes, of course it is! Your DAE, once converted is deleted 1 hour after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
Yes! Our DAE conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.
If you are having difficulty converting your DAE you can contact us and we will try to help where possible.