Best 3D File Converter Software in 2026
Updated
In short: HOOPS Exchange is ranked #1 of 30 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of CAD Exchanger and Convert3D. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Convert3D. The lowest first paid tier on this page is 3D Model Converter at $9.90/mo.
Moving a 3D model between applications starts with a practical question: which formats can each converter handle? Compared on format scope, animation conversion and batch conversion, these options also differ in maximum file size, supported platforms and API access. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing against the way you expect to use the software. HOOPS Exchange, CAD Exchanger and Convert3D are among the entries shown, alongside tools such as CAD Assistant and ODA File Converter. If your workflow involves multiple files or relies on a particular platform, those comparison points can help you narrow the fit.
30 3D file converter software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
30ranked
11free plans on this page
$9.90/molowest paid tier
7 Oct 2026last checked
Input list 3D File Converter Software 25 channels on this page · 110 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromFormat scopeAnimation conversionBatch conversionAPI accessMaximum file sizeSupported platforms Spec sheet Score
01 HOOPS Exchange Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFormat scopecadAnimation conversionYesBatch conversionnot statedAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, ios, android 5/8spec lines stated 8.1
02 CAD Exchanger Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionNoBatch conversionYesAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux 5/8spec lines stated 7.7
03 Convert3D Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsweb, windows, macos, linux, api 5/8spec lines stated 7.6
04 CAD Assistant Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionnot statedAPI accessnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android 3/8spec lines stated 7.5
05 ODA File Converter Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopecadAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformswindows, macos, linux 4/8spec lines stated 7.5
06 Spin 3D Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemeshAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsweb, windows, macos 4/8spec lines stated 7.5
07 3D-Tool Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopenot statedAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionnot statedAPI accessnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsdesktop 2/8spec lines stated 7.3
08 FBX2glTF Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionYesBatch conversionnot statedAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformswindows, macos, linux 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
09 meshio Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemeshAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionnot statedAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux 3/8spec lines stated 7.0
10 PolyTrans Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionYesBatch conversionYesAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows; macOS via Parallels or VMware 6/8spec lines stated 7.0
11 3D Model Converter Free planYesPaid from$9.9/moFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessnot statedMaximum file size0.1 GBSupported platformsweb 6/8spec lines stated 6.9
12 NuGraf Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionYesBatch conversionYesAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS via Parallels or VMware Fusion 6/8spec lines stated 6.8
13 MeshFormat Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionYesBatch conversionYesAPI accessnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsweb 5/8spec lines stated 6.7
14 CrossCad/Ware Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS 5/8spec lines stated 6.4
15 Open Asset Import Library (Assimp) Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionYesBatch conversionnot statedAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android 4/8spec lines stated 6.4
16 meshfile Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemeshAnimation conversionNoBatch conversionnot statedAPI accessnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.3
17 3D InterOp Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows, Linux, macOS 4/8spec lines stated 6.2
18 3D_Evolution Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedFormat scopecadAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows, Linux, web browser 4/8spec lines stated 6.2
19 FBX-glTF-conv Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemeshAnimation conversionYesBatch conversionnot statedAPI accessnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux 4/8spec lines stated 6.1
20 CADfix DX Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionNoBatch conversionYesAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows, Linux 6/8spec lines stated 6.0
21 Vertessia Free planYesPaid from$19/moFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionnot statedAPI accessNoMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsweb 5/8spec lines stated 5.9
22 CADdoctor Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows 3/8spec lines stated 5.8
23 Cadster 3D Converter Core Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessYesMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsweb, api 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
24 NEXUS Model Converter Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemeshAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedSupported platformsWindows 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
25 Simpel3D Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFormat scopemixedAnimation conversionnot statedBatch conversionYesAPI accessnot statedMaximum file size0.03 GBSupported platformsweb 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Format scope | Animation conversion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOOPS Exchange | 8.1 | No | — | No | — | cad | Yes |
| 2 | CAD Exchanger | 7.7 | No | — | — | — | mixed | No |
| 3 | Convert3D | 7.6 | Free plan | $74.92/mo | Yes | — | mixed | — |
| 4 | CAD Assistant | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mixed | — |
| 5 | ODA File Converter | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | cad | — |
| 6 | Spin 3D | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mesh | — |
| 7 | 3D-Tool | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 8 | FBX2glTF | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mixed | Yes |
| 9 | meshio | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | — | — | mesh | — |
| 10 | PolyTrans | 7.0 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Yes |
| 11 | 3D Model Converter | 6.9 | Free plan | $9.90/mo | Yes | 9.9 /mo | mixed | — |
| 12 | NuGraf | 6.8 | No | — | No | — | mixed | Yes |
| 13 | MeshFormat | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | mixed | Yes |
| 14 | CrossCad/Ware | 6.4 | No | — | No | — | mixed | — |
| 15 | Open Asset Import Library (Assimp) | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | — | — | mixed | Yes |
| 16 | meshfile | 6.3 | No | — | Yes | — | mesh | No |
| 17 | 3D InterOp | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | mixed | — |
| 18 | 3D_Evolution | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | cad | — |
| 19 | FBX-glTF-conv | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | mesh | Yes |
| 20 | CADfix DX | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | mixed | No |
| 21 | Vertessia | 5.9 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /mo | mixed | — |
| 22 | CADdoctor | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | mixed | — |
| 23 | Cadster 3D Converter Core | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | mixed | — |
| 24 | NEXUS Model Converter | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | mesh | — |
| 25 | Simpel3D | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | mixed | — |
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Questions about this list
Which 3D file converter software is ranked first on Specifiction?
HOOPS Exchange is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 8.1. CAD Exchanger is second and Convert3D third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, 3D Model Converter has the lowest first paid tier we found: $9.90/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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