Convert obj to ai

Conversion of obj file format to ai file format ^beta

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

Convert 3D object graphics to Adobe Illustrator graphics.

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

Users searching for obj to ai conversion are in most cases looking whether it is actually possible to import/use 3D models in Adobe Illustrator.

According to Internet sources, this is doable with proper plugin for Illustrator, for example with the free Cineware for Illustrator plugin. Once imported, you can work with the geometry of the model like usual. This topic is described extensively on Adobe Help pages, as well as in numerous guides and tutorials that can be found on the Internet. Many videos about Illustrator can be found on YouTube as well.

Updated: October 18, 2023

Microsoft Windows software - convert obj to ai on Windows

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
Convert from obj file	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
to ai 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 obj to ai. 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
obj	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
ai	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

ViaCAD Pro

A 2D, 3D modeling tool

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

Additional links: Open obj file, Open ai file

OBJ

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

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.

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