Convert ai to obj

Conversion of ai file format to obj file format ^beta

Search for ai to obj converter or software able to handle these file types.

Convert Adobe Illustrator graphics to 3D object graphics.

We have found 3 software records in our database eligible for .ai to .obj file format conversion.

ai to obj conversion is possible in the sense that it is possible to export shape or letters made using Adobe Illustrator to a 3D object saved in OBJ format, typically for transfer to other software or 3D printing.

This can be done with Illustrator's Export asset function, but in the past users used Photoshop as well. AI assets can be imported to Photoshop as smart objects. Once this is done you just select the layer of the object you wish to export and use the option to form a new 3D Extrusion from the selected layer (in 3D menu), which can you can then save in OBJ format using the Export 3D layer function.

Updated: October 31, 2023

Microsoft Windows software - convert ai to obj on Windows

PolyTrans|CAD+DCC

A 3D CAD translation software

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
Convert from ai file	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	No	No
to obj file	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

The tables with software actions are a good pointer for what a certain program does with various file types and often may give users a good hint how to perform certain file conversion, for example the above-mentioned ai to obj. However, it is not perfect and sometimes can show results which are not really usable because of how certain programs work with files and the possible conversion is thus actually not possible at all.

3ds Max (3D Studio Max)

A widely-used 3D animation application from Autodesk

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
ai	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
obj	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

CINEMA 4D

CINEMA 4D is a 3D modeling, animation and rendering program developed by MAXON

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
ai	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
obj	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

Additional links: Open ai file, Open obj file

An ai file extension is associated with Adobe Illustrator and used for vector graphic file created in the program. CorelDraw is also able import and work with ai file.

OBJ

Files with obj extension can be found as common 3d objects saved using various 3D modeling and CAD modeling tools.

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