How do I import objects from my 3D app?

Unity supports importing from most popular 3D applications. Choose the one you're working with below:

• Maya
• Cinema 4D
• 3ds Max
• Cheetah3D
• Modo
• Lightwave
• Blender

Other applications

Unity can read .FBX, .dae, .3DS, .dxf and .obj files, so if your program can export to this format you're home free. FBX exporters for popular 3D packages can be found here. Many packages also have a Collada exporter available.

Hints

• Store textures in a folder called Textures next to the exported mesh. This will guarantee that Unity will always be able to find the Texture and automatically connect the Texture to the Material. For more information, see the Textures reference.

See Also

• Modeling Optimized Characters
• How do I use normal maps?
• Mesh Import Settings
• How do I fix the rotation of an imported model?

Page last updated: 2010-07-13