File Extension Database

Open OBJ File

The OBJ files have, up to now, two different applications, namely:

Wavefront 3D Object File

In this first case, the OBJ extension is a standard 3D image format that can be exported and opened by various 3D image editing programs.

As such, the OBJ contains a three-dimensional object that includes 3D coordinates, texture maps, polygon faces, and other information about the object.

The OBJ format is widely regarded as a universal format for 3D image editing applications. The OBJ file usually contains references to files that contain surface hatch material, usually in MTL format.

Relocatable Object Code

In the second use case, the OBJ extension files are object data files that are referenced by many types of programs, without a set definition

Software that opens OBJ files

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.obj.10.0
VisualStudio.obj.9.0

How Can I Open OBJ File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open OBJ file is to find a OBJ file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a OBJ file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open OBJ file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as OBJ file opener then try to search online for "OBJ viewer", "application to open OBJ file" or "open OBJ file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open OBJ file

How Can I Open OBJ File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a OBJ file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a OBJ file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with OBJ file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as OBJ file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open OBJ file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open OBJ file then try to search for "OBJ viewer", "application to open OBJ file" or "read OBJ file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read OBJ file

How Can I Open OBJ File on Android

If you downloaded a OBJ file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded OBJ file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "OBJ".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "OBJ viewer", "OBJ file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open OBJ File on iPhone or iPad

To open OBJ File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the OBJ file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "OBJ". This way you can find apps which can open OBJ files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "OBJ viewer" or "OBJ file" online in your favorite search engine.

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