Free Online PNG to ABC Converter

With our PNG to ABC converter, you can effortlessly convert your PNG image file into a 3D heightmap model, which can then be loaded into your favourite 3D editing software. Our image to ABC tool can batch convert up to 20 PNG files at one time and quickly turn them into 3D models.

Select File(s)

Or drag and drop your files here to upload.
A maximum of 20 files can be uploaded at once.

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

Our PNG to ABC image conversion tool comes with a set of options allowing you to fine-tune the details of how the 3D model is generated. Once you have selected a file, you will see a button, which you can click to reveal adjustable properties such as whether the tool should use a Heightmap or Extrude algorithm to create the 3D model. There are also properties to control the size and detail of the model.

How to Convert your PNG to ABC Online?

Here are two simple steps to convert your PNG to ABC using our fast and free PNG converter tool.

Upload your PNG file

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

Download your ABC

Click the download link to receive your ABC file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my PNG file to ABC?

First, click the "Upload..." button and select your PNG file to upload. Your PNG file will be uploaded to our servers. When the PNG to ABC conversion has completed, you can download your ABC file right away.

How long does it take to convert my PNG to ABC?

We aim to process all PNG to ABC 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 PNG to ABC conversion?

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

How is the 3D model generated from my PNG image?

Our tool uses a Heightmap process whereby the ABC 3D model is created based on the luminosity of the individual pixels in your PNG image.

Is there a limit to the size of my image?

Yes, to ensure our tool converts the PNG image quickly and with a reasonable final file size, your tool will resize any image larger than 600x600 pixels.

File format information for PNG and ABC

Extension	PNG
Full Name	Portable Network Graphics
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/png
Format	Binary
Opens With	Paint.Net, Photoshop

PNG files are a widely used graphics file format used in areas where high-quality images (often with transparency) are required while also retaining a small file size. They are one of the most common formats of file used for web and print mediums and are particularly useful for logos, icons, and other images where multi-level transparency is desired.

The format itself was created in the 1990's with the main aim of storing computer graphics in a high-quality format while minimizing the required storage space. The longer-term aim was to displace the GIF file format and make PNG the number one format for non-lossy, high-quality image formats on the then-burgeoning world wide web.

One of the selling points of the PNG format is its support for multiple levels of transparency, making it superior to the GIF format, which can only handle a single level of transparency. Also, like GIFs, the PNG format supports palletizing image colours down to 256 or 16 colours to help reduce the file size of the PNG.

Extension	ABC
Full Name	Alembic
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	application/octet-stream
Format	Binary
Opens With	Blender

The ABC file format is a 3D format created by Sony Pictures and Industrial Light & Magic. It has been designed to store 3D model information, including animations and other useful data that can be harnessed in the television and movie industries.

The format can store all the information required to represent a digital 3D world, including camera settings, 3D models, and all their associated geometry, such as vertices, normals, faces, textures, and other specialist materials that govern the rendered look of the model, along with all animation sequences.

Support for the ABC format can be found in all modern 3D modelling and rendering applications, including the ever-popular Blender which offers both an import and export option for ABC files.

Information for converting from PNG to ABC

Our PNG converter will convert your PNG file to a 3D model using the Heightmap process, whereby 2D pixels, based on their luminosity, are converted into 3D space to create a full 3D ABC model ready for download for further processing in your favourite 3D editing package or for printing on a 3D printer.