OBJ Types

Dominant OBJ File Type

.OBJ

Formatting:	.obj
Category:	Wavefront 3D Object File

The OBJ file is a standard 3D image format. The files can contain texture maps, 3D coordinates, and other 3D object data. The OBJ format is considered to be a universal format for 3D image editing applications and is also generated by several compilers on the Windows platform e.g. C and C++.

Organization:	Wavefront Technologies
Function:	3D Image Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.obj

Software Programs That Open The Wavefront 3D Object File:

Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad by Autodesk, Inc.

Windows

Autodesk Maya by Autodesk, Inc.

Windows

Mac

Linux

DAZ Studio by DAZ 3D

Windows

Mac

MAXON Cinema 4D by MAXON Computer

Windows

Mac

Dassault Systemes SolidWorks by Dassault Systèmes

Windows

Mac

MeshLab by Open Source

Windows

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

GLC_Player by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

Cheetah3D by Open Source

Mac

Solid Edge by Siemens PLM Software

Windows

Blender by Blender Foundation

Windows

Mac

Linux

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OBJ File Complications

Frequent OBJ Opening Issues

Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad Not Present

When trying to open your OBJ file, you get the error "Can't Open OBJ File Type". Generally, this is experienced in - because Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your OBJ with a double-click won't work because - cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your OBJ file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad is Installed

In other instances, your Wavefront 3D Object File file version may not be supported by your version of Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad. Installing the latest version of Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad from Autodesk, Inc. is recommended. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Right-clicking on your OBJ, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening OBJ files are due to having the incorrect version of Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad installed on your computer.

Other OBJ File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening OBJ files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for OBJ
• Corruption of the OBJ file description inside the Registry
• Corrupt install of Autodesk AutoCAD Ecscad or other OBJ-related program
• OBJ file corruption
• Your OBJ has adversely impacted by malware
• Drivers associated with OBJ software need to be updated
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Wavefront 3D Object File format