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Extension | USD |
Full Name | Universal Scene Description |
Type | 3D Model |
Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
Format | Binary |
A USD file, which stands for Universal Scene Description, is a powerful and versatile file format and interchange mechanism for 3D computer graphics and animation. Developed by Pixar Animation Studios, USD is designed to streamline the collaboration and sharing of 3D assets and scenes across different software applications and workflows. It serves as a container that can encapsulate various elements of a 3D scene, including geometry, shading, animation, and more, making it an ideal choice for large-scale, complex projects in the entertainment and visual effects industries.
USD employs a concept known as "composition" to represent a scene. Instead of storing everything in a single monolithic file, it allows for the assembly of scenes from many modular, reusable components. This component-based approach not only reduces redundancy but also enhances collaboration by enabling multiple artists to work on different aspects of a scene simultaneously. USD files use a highly efficient layering system, enabling artists to override or extend existing scenes without modifying the original data, which is crucial for non-destructive workflows.
USD has gained widespread adoption in the entertainment industry, with various software packages supporting it, including 3D modeling and animation applications like Maya and Houdini. This widespread support has made it easier for studios and artists to work together, as they can seamlessly exchange USD files containing all the necessary information for a scene, from geometry and materials to lighting and animation, without worrying about compatibility issues, making it a crucial part of modern 3D content creation pipelines.
USD Converter Capabilities
Our USD converter can both convert from and to USD files and our developers are working to improve our USD conversion tools in future versions.When converting 3D Model/Mesh files using our USD converter we will attempt to convert color materials into a suitable format for use in the converted file.
Our USD 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 USD model contains textures or references to external texture files, these will be ignored.
Yes! Our USD 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 USD conversion tools.
We aim to process all USD 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 USD file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to our bespoke conversion software will convert your USD and make it available for you to download with a unique download Url.
Yes, of course it is! Your USD, once converted is deleted 1 hour after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
Yes! Our USD conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.
If you are having difficulty converting your USD you can contact us and we will try to help where possible.