Open files with OBJ extension quick and easy. 4 steps
It can be very frustrating when you have a OBJ file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the OBJ file with ease.
OBJ File Extension
- File type Wavefront 3D Object Format
- File developer Wavefront Technologies
- File category 3D Image Files
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What is a(n) OBJ file?
The OBJ format is commonly used by many 3D graphic design programs. OBJ files store data about a 3D object, e.g. measurements, cardboard, colors. They can be exported and opened between multiple applications. Sometimes OBJ files are associated with MTL files that are used to shade surfaces.
How to open OBJ file?
OBJ file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If OBJ file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation
Check the OBJ file for errors
- No program that supports OBJ files is installed on the system
- No program that supports OBJ files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open OBJ files)
- The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
- OBJ file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
- The file is corrupted
How to solve encountered problems?
In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:
Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with OBJ extension can be found below:
Programs that can open OBJ files
Step 2. Associate software supporting OBJ with this file format
- Right-click on the OBJ file
- Select "Open with" option
- Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
- Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button
Step 3. Scan the OBJ file using an antivirus software
Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.
In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with OBJ files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.
Last resort – an IT expert
Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with OBJ file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports OBJ files.
