DAE → DXF

Convert DAE to DXF

Convert DAE files to DXF in seconds. Geometry, UVs and materials are carried over where DXF supports them, and the model lands the right way up.

  • Geometry, UVs and materials kept where supported
  • Correct orientation and scale
  • Runs on your computer: nothing is uploaded
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How to convert DAE to DXF

  1. Add your DAE file

    Drop it on the converter above or click browse. It opens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

  2. Check the format is DXF

    DXF is already selected. You can switch to any other output from the menu.

  3. Convert and download

    Click Convert and your DXF file is ready in seconds. Download it straight away.

What is DAE?

DAE, also called COLLADA, is an XML scene format with meshes, materials and scene hierarchy. It is still used by SketchUp exports, Second Life and some older game pipelines.

Full name
COLLADA (Digital Asset Exchange)
Type
3D scene (meshes, materials)
Used in
SketchUp, Blender, Second Life, Google Earth, older game engines
Strength
Open, readable XML with materials and hierarchy.
Limits
Verbose; largely replaced by glTF.
More about DAE

What is DXF?

DXF is AutoCAD's exchange format. We write your model as 3D faces that AutoCAD, LibreCAD and most CAD programs can open.

Full name
AutoCAD Drawing Exchange Format
Type
Triangle mesh
Used in
AutoCAD, LibreCAD, DraftSight, laser and CNC software
Strength
Opens in AutoCAD-compatible software.
Limits
3D faces only; not a solid model.
More about DXF

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DAE → STLDAE → STEPDAE → STPDAE → IGESDAE → BREPDAE → OBJSTL → DXFSTEP → DXFSTP → DXFIGES → DXFOBJ → DXFFBX → DXF

Questions

Are materials and textures kept?

Colours and texture coordinates are carried over when DXF supports them. DXF does not store textures, so only the geometry carries over.

Will my model be upside down?

No. DAE and DXF may use different "up" directions, and we rotate the model so it stands the same way in your software.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The conversion runs inside your browser.