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# Supported File Formats

The FBX SDK can:

- Import FBX files compatible with FBX file format versions 7.3, 7.2, 7.1, 7.0, 6.1, and 6.0
- Export FBX files compatible with FBX file format versions 7.3, 7.2, 7.1, 7.0, and 6.1.

FBX SDK imports and exports FBX files compatible with the following applications:

Software | Version
--- | ---
MotionBuilder | Version 5.5 and later.
FBX Plug-in for 3ds Max | All versions.
FBX Plug-in for Maya | All versions.
Flame | Version 8.0 and later.
Flint | Version 8.0 and later.
Inferno | Version 5.0 and later.
Smoke | Version 6.0 and later.
Revit Architecture | Version 2009.1 and later.
AutoCAD | Version 2011 and later.

As well, FBX SDK imports and exports files in the following file formats:

File format | Version
--- | ---
Autodesk AutoCAD DXF (.dxf) | Version 13 and earlier.
Collada DAE (.dae). | Version 1.5 and earlier.
Alias OBJ ( .obj) | All versions.

NoteAs of FBX SDK 2012.0, the .3ds file format writing has been retired. However, the .3ds file reader will persist.