Convert JPG to PMX

Understanding JPG and PMX file formats

JPG (or JPEG) is a widely used raster image format known for its efficient compression and compatibility with most devices and software. It is commonly used for photographs and web images.

PMX is a 3D model file format used by MikuMikuDance (MMD), a popular animation software. PMX files store 3D mesh data, textures, bones, morphs, and other information required for character animation. Unlike JPG, PMX is not an image format but a complex 3D model container.

Can you convert JPG to PMX?

Direct conversion from JPG to PMX is not possible because JPG is a 2D image format, while PMX is a 3D model format. However, you can use a JPG image as a texture on a PMX model. This process involves mapping the JPG image onto the surface of a 3D model within a 3D modeling application.

How to use a JPG as a texture in a PMX file

1. Create or open a 3D model in a compatible modeling software such as Metasequoia or Blender (with MMD tools add-on).
2. Import your JPG image as a texture.
3. Apply the JPG texture to the desired part of your 3D model.
4. Export the model as a PMX file using the appropriate export plugin or tool.

Recommended software for JPG to PMX workflow

• Blender (with MMD Tools add-on): Free and powerful 3D modeling software. Steps: File → Import → MMD Model (.pmx), apply texture, then File → Export → MMD Model (.pmx).
• Metasequoia: Popular in the MMD community for editing and texturing models. Steps: File → Open your model, Material Panel → Load Texture, then File → Export → PMX.

Summary

While you cannot directly convert a JPG image to a PMX file, you can use a JPG as a texture on a 3D model and then export the model as a PMX file using 3D modeling software like Blender or Metasequoia.