FBX® data exchange technology is a 3D asset exchange format that facilitates higher-fidelity data exchange between 3ds Max, Maya, MotionBuilder, Mudbox and other propriety and third-party software.
Overview
FBX features
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Single-step interoperability
Work between Autodesk 3D animation software tools.
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More efficient workflow
Integrate toolsets and transfer data between applications.
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Easier data exchange
Simplify digital asset exchange with other creative teams.
- Single-step interoperability: Maximize creative potential and optimize productivity with simple interoperability workflows between certain Autodesk 3D animation software tools:
- More efficient workflow: Integrate certain off-the-shelf and proprietary toolsets. Transfer custom data between select applications commonly used in film production, game development, and advertising industries.
- Easier data exchange: Use FBX to more seamlessly exchange digital assets with other studios and creative teams whose pipelines are built around disparate tools.
- Customize your pipeline: Add FBX to your pipeline and gain the flexibility to open, manipulate, and export custom data to help meet the needs of your particular production.
- 2D and 3D tools and support: Use multiple 3D tools, and access support for 3D and 2D data.
Support
Find answers to questions and explore support offerings.
FBX plug-ins are built into the installer for 2016, 2015, and 2014 releases of media and entertainment software.
