assimp
Import and convert 3D model file formats
TLDR
SYNOPSIS
assimp command [parameters]
DESCRIPTION
assimp is the command-line interface for the Open Asset Import Library. It supports import and export of numerous 3D file formats, including OBJ, FBX, COLLADA (.dae), glTF/glTF2 (.gltf, .glb), STL, 3DS, PLY, X3D, and many more.The tool can convert between formats, display model information, extract embedded textures, and dump model structures for debugging. Use `assimp <verb> --help` for detailed help on each subcommand.
PARAMETERS
export input output
Convert a 3D model between file formats.info file
Display statistics and structure of a 3D model.listext
List all known import file extensions.listexport
List all supported export formats.knowext extension
Check whether a file extension is recognized by Assimp.extract file
Extract an embedded texture from a model.dump file [output]
Convert a model to binary or XML dumps (ASSBIN/ASSXML).cmpdump file1 file2
Compare two file dumps produced with assimp dump.version
Display Assimp version information.help
Show help message.
CAVEATS
Conversion quality varies by format. Some features may be lost in translation. Complex materials may not convert perfectly. Large models consume significant memory.
HISTORY
The Open Asset Import Library was created around 2008 to provide a unified interface for loading 3D models across game engines and graphics applications.
SEE ALSO
blender(1), meshlab(1), meshlabserver(1)
