Convert OBJ to FPX

Understanding OBJ and FPX file formats

OBJ is a widely used 3D geometry definition file format developed by Wavefront Technologies. It stores 3D models as a collection of vertices, faces, and texture coordinates, making it popular for exchanging 3D assets between different software.

FPX (FlashPix) is an image file format designed for storing, editing, and sharing high-resolution digital images. While not natively a 3D format, FPX can store multi-resolution images and is sometimes used in specialized imaging workflows.

Why convert OBJ to FPX?

Converting an OBJ file to FPX is uncommon, as they serve different purposes: OBJ for 3D models and FPX for images. However, you might need this conversion if you want to create a high-resolution image representation (such as a rendered view) of a 3D model for use in imaging or archival systems that support FPX.

How to convert OBJ to FPX

Direct conversion from OBJ to FPX is not supported by most software, as they are fundamentally different formats. The typical workflow involves two steps:

1. Render the OBJ 3D model to a 2D image using 3D software.
2. Convert the rendered image to FPX format using an image converter.

Recommended software for conversion

• Blender: Import your OBJ file and render it to a high-resolution image (e.g., TIFF or PNG). Use File → Import → Wavefront (.obj) to load the model, then Render → Render Image and Image → Save As to export the image.
• XnConvert: After rendering, use XnConvert to convert the image to FPX format. Open your image, select Output format as FPX, and save.
• IrfanView: Another option for converting images to FPX. Open the image, then use File → Save As and choose FPX as the format.

Summary

While there is no direct OBJ to FPX converter, you can achieve the result by rendering your 3D model to a 2D image and then converting that image to FPX using image conversion software. Blender and XnConvert are recommended for this workflow.