| Extension | X |
| Full Name | Direct X File |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | text/plain |
| Format | Text |
The X file format is the legacy format used by the Microsoft Direct X suite of components and tools. Specifically, X files are used to store hierarchical 3D objects along with their associated material, texture, lighting, and animation data.
The 3D data is stored as plain text in the X file, allowing for manual editing within a simple text editor. 3D mesh surfaces are defined using a series of vertex coordinates and joined with lists of face indices. Along with these are optional normal and texture coordinates for textured surfaces; the textures themselves are often stored as external files using the DDS file format.
As mentioned previously, the X format is a legacy format and is no longer widely supported, with developers preferring to use modern formats such as FBX instead. That said, some 3D modeling applications still support importing and exporting to the X format.
X Converter Capabilities
When converting 3D model or mesh files using our X converter, we will attempt to convert color materials into a suitable format for use in the converted file.
| Extension | SKP |
| Full Name | SketchUp |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
A SKP file is the native file format for the popular SketchUp 3D modeling application. SketchUp is a growing platform, popular with industrial architechs and 3D design enthusiasts alike who like the ease with which complex 3D models can be produced.
The SKP format is capable of storing complex 3D models and their associated geometric data, such as vertices, edges, faces, materials, and much more. The format is well supported, and it receives updates containing new features on a regular basis.
Due to its popularity, the SKP format is supported by many 3D modeling applications via an import option, and where an import option may be missing, our own SKP conversion tools can convert to and from the most popular 3D formats.
SKP Converter Capabilities
When converting your X to SKP, our tool will attempt to accurately convert any color or material information.
