Free Online WRL to OBJ Converter

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Please note: Your WRL file, once uploaded to our server will be deleted 15 minutes after upload so please download your converted WRL file before this time.

How to Convert your WRL to OBJ Online?

Here are 2 simple steps to convert your WRL to OBJ using our fast and free WRL converter tool.

Upload your WRL file

Click the "Upload a WRL File" button, then select a WRL to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your OBJ

Click the download link to receive your OBJ file.

File format information for WRL and OBJ

ExtensionWRL
Full NameVirtual Reality Modeling Language
Type3D Model
Mime Typemodel/vrml x-world/x-vrml application/x-cc3d
FormatText
Opens WithMeshLab

The WRL (or VRML) file format is used to store 3D models and their environments in a simple-to-edit, plain text format. The WRL format has been around since the 1990s and has gained widespread support as a convenient 3D graphics format.

The 3D data is stored within the file in a hierarchical format, allowing 3D objects to be grouped and manipulated together. The format also allows 3D objects to be assigned unique IDs, allowing them to be referenced elsewhere in the same document, allowing the same 3D model to be used multiple times while only defining its vertices, faces, and other 3D data once.

While the format still enjoys support within many 3D editing applications, the WRL format has been officially superseded by the XML-based X3D format, which comes with more features and, with its use of the standard XML format, more support amongst 3D modelling applications.

WRL Converter Capabilities

When converting 3D Model/Mesh files using our WRL converter we will attempt to convert color materials into a suitable format for use in the converted file.

ExtensionOBJ
Full NameWavefront
Type3D Model
Mime Typetext/plain
FormatText
Opens WithMeshLab, CAD Assistant, DAZ Studio

The OBJ file format is a 3D graphics file format used to define complex 3D models, including geometry, materials, and textures. OBJ files are text files, making them human-readable and easy to modify by hand. The downside to this ease of readability is that the files can become rather large when dealing with large or complex 3D models.

As mentioned, the OBJ format stores not only 3D model geometry but also materials and textures. These materials are usually defined in a separate file with the MTL file extension and specify geometry rendering details such as diffuse and specular color, transparency, and much more.

The OBJ material file can also reference external texture files. These are usually JPEG or PNG files; however, these can be older formats, such as TGA. Where materials are used, the OBJ file will also contain material names preceding the geometry faces they should be applied to. If textures are referenced, the geometry will also contain texture coordinates (UV) for each vertex.

Information for converting from WRL to OBJ

Your WRL file will be converted to a OBJ file using our unified 3D model and mesh conversion tool. Our WRL 3D tool performs accurate conversions of 3D elements such as vertices, faces, normals and relevant material information. As WRL supports color materials and OBJ does not, our tool will not attempt to transfer any color information, your final 3D model will contain geometry data only.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my WRL file to OBJ?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your WRL file to upload. Your WRL file will be uploaded to our servers. When the WRL to OBJ conversion has completed, you can download your OBJ file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my WRL to OBJ?

We aim to process all WRL to OBJ conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds however this can be longer for certain files, so please be patient.

How accurate is the WRL to OBJ conversion?

We aim to provide the best conversion experience. Our tools are under constant review and development with new features being added every week.