The DAE (COLLADA) format is an open XML exchange format used to transfer 3D scenes between different creation tools. Converting DAE to OBJ gives you a universal format compatible with all 3D modeling software.
Launch Eyemesh and open your DAE file: drag and drop the file into the window, or use File > Open (Cmd+O). If your DAE model uses external textures, open the full folder so Eyemesh can access them automatically.
Inspect your model in the 3D view. Check that textures and materials display correctly. If textures are missing, use the Texture Manager to reassign them manually.
Click the export icon in the toolbar, select the OBJ format, choose a save location, and confirm. Eyemesh generates the .obj file along with the .mtl file and a textures folder.
DAE (Digital Asset Exchange) is the COLLADA standard format, developed by the Khronos Group. Based on XML, it stores geometry, materials, textures, animations, cameras, and lights. It is primarily used as an exchange format between applications such as Blender, Maya, SketchUp, and game engines.
OBJ (Wavefront) is an open format for describing 3D geometry. It stores vertices, faces, normals, and UV coordinates in a text file. Materials are defined in an associated .mtl file. Its simplicity and universal compatibility make it one of the most widely used 3D exchange formats.
Download Eyemesh on the Mac App Store and convert your DAE files to OBJ in just a few clicks.