Convert LWO to 3MF - Fast & Easy 3D File Conversion

Convert LWO to 3MF

LWO to 3MF Conversion

Transform LWO into 3MF in minutes with our step-by-step instructions:

  1. Download & Install:

    Convert your LWO files to 3MF format seamlessly using Autoconverter - simply install and launch the software on your system.

  2. Import LWO File:

    Either click Open... to browse for your .lwo file, or drag and drop it anywhere in the application window.

  3. Export to 3MF Format:

    Use Save As... to specify both location and filename (with .3mf extension) for your exported mesh file.

Still want to master LWO to 3MF conversion? These comprehensive guides teach you professional LWO files conversion:

LWO LightWave 3D File

The native format for LightWave 3D, a professional-grade software for modeling, animation, and rendering. Designed for high-end 3D content creation, it supports everything from game assets to cinematic visual effects with precision and flexibility.

Key Features of LWO

  • Geometry:

    Supports polygons (quads/n-gons), subdivision surfaces, and metaballs.

  • UV Mapping:

    Stores multiple UV channel coordinates.

  • Compatibility:

    Backward-compatible across LightWave versions.

  • Industry Use:

    Trusted for broadcast, film VFX, and game development.

LWO File Conversion

Autoconverter and Automesher Application enable seamless conversion of LWO files, preserving geometry, materials, and layer data from LightWave 3D. Using our unique LWO converters you can easily transform 3D mesh models into PLY, STL, OBJ, SKP, CityJSON, or other formats for use in any 3D/CAD software. Need to bridge LightWave with modern workflows? Our tools ensure accurate, production-ready conversions.

3MF 3D Manufacturing File

An open-source XML file format developed by the 3MF Consortium, a collaboration of companies and organizations in the 3D printing industry. It was designed to overcome the limitations of older formats, such as STL, which only store geometric data, by providing a more comprehensive and extensible framework for additive manufacturing workflows.

Main Advantages Over STL

Unlike STL, 3MF can store additional information, making it a more advanced and versatile choice for additive manufacturing:

  • Color Support:

    Defines the color of individual triangles, enabling more realistic and visually detailed prints.

  • Transparency:

    Specifies opacity levels for triangles or vertices, allowing for the creation of transparent or translucent objects.

  • Textures:

    Supports texture mapping by associating 2D images with 3D models, enhancing realism in prints.

  • Metadata:

    Allows embedding custom data such as author, title, description, and license, facilitating better file management and sharing.

3MF File Conversion

Our products, Autoconverter and Automesher Application, are fully compatible with the 3MF file format. They utilize the official lib3mf library to enable seamless import and export of 3MF files. A significant limitation of the 3MF format is its lack of support for group hierarchies. When converting a 3D model containing nested subgroups - often used for organizational purposes - these structural relationships are not preserved in the 3MF file. Despite this, 3MF remains a powerful and modern format for 3D printing, offering a rich set of features that go beyond traditional STL files.

LWO vs. 3MF Comparison

Property LWO 3MF
Extensions .lwo, .lxo .3mf
Name LightWave Object 3D Manufacturing Format
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