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Software That Opens & Edits OBJ Files (12 Tools, 2026)

OBJ is the universal interchange format for 3D mesh data with materials. Originally from Wavefront Technologies in the 1980s, it became the standard for moving 3D models between modelling, animation, and rendering applications. Unlike STL, OBJ carries textures, materials (via .mtl), vertex normals, and UV coordinates — making it the format of choice for visualisation, game asset pipelines, and 3D scanning output.

Full read & write support (6)

  • R3
    Rhino 3D logo
    Rhino 3DRead & Write
    from $995 · Windows / macOS · ★ 4.9

    The industry standard for complex NURBS modeling and computational design.

  • A
    ArchiCAD logo
    ArchiCADRead & Write
    from $1800 · Windows / macOS · ★ 4.8

    The BIM software of choice for design-oriented architects.

  • B
    Blender logo
    BlenderRead & Write
    Free · Windows / macOS / Linux · ★ 4.8

    The free and open-source 3D creation suite.

  • F3
    Fusion 360 logo
    Fusion 360Read & Write
    from $85 · Windows / macOS / Android / iOS · ★ 4.8

    The cloud-native powerhouse for integrated CAD, CAM, and CAE.

  • S
    SketchUp logo
    SketchUpRead & Write
    Freemium · Windows / macOS / Web / Android / iOS · ★ 4.7

    The world's most intuitive 3D design tool for architecture and interiors.

  • F
    FreeCAD logo
    FreeCADRead & Write
    Free · Windows / macOS / Linux · ★ 4.2

    The premier open-source 3D parametric modeler.

Read-only / viewers (1)

  • R
    Revit logo
    RevitRead Only
    from $355 · Windows · ★ 4.9

    The de-facto standard for Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Write / export (5)

  • O
    Onshape logo
    OnshapeWrite Only
    from $1500 · Web / iOS / Android · ★ 4.9

    The professional CAD system built for agile cloud development.

  • S
    SolidWorks logo
    SolidWorksWrite Only
    from $1295 · Windows · ★ 4.9

    The de-facto industry standard for 3D parametric mechanical design.

  • PC
    PTC Creo logo
    PTC CreoWrite Only
    from $2430 · Windows · ★ 4.8

    The original parametric 3D CAD powerhouse.

  • SN
    Siemens NX logo
    Siemens NXWrite Only
    from $6000 · Windows / Linux · ★ 4.8

    Powerful high-end CAD/CAM/CAE suite for advanced manufacturing.

  • AI
    Autodesk Inventor logo
    Autodesk InventorWrite Only
    from $315 · Windows · ★ 4.7

    Professional-grade 3D mechanical design and simulation.

Frequently asked

OBJ vs FBX — which is better?
OBJ is simpler and more portable; FBX carries animation rigs, scene graphs, and cameras. Use OBJ for static meshes; FBX for anything animated or scene-aware.

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