About the Dae file format
- Name
- Collada
- Extension
- .dae
- Category
- 3D
- Developer
- Khronos Group
- Description
- The Collada file format was developed to permit cross-platform collaboration when using different design applications. DAE is an open-source format that uses the XML-based schema allowing it to effectively transverse across multiple programs.
- MIME Type
- model/vnd.collada+xml
- Sample
- sample.dae
- Wikipedia
- .dae on Wikipedia
The Digital Asset Exchange file format was designed to move data between interactive 3D applications. Initially, it was developed to permit cross-platform collaboration when using different design applications. You can get that from the name and COLLADA (collaborative design activity) from which the file is based on. Originally developed by Sony, DAE is now owned by the Khronos Group, a tech non-profit consortium. Sony collaborated with platforms like Autodesk, Alias Systems, and Avid Technology to ensure the compatibility of DAE. It also helps that it’s an open-source format that uses the XML-based schema allowing it to effectively transverse across multiple programs. The files contain a full modeling scene including mesh geometries, several 3D models with lighting, backgrounds, other effects. It also allows users to define the physical attributes of their 3D models as they support physical simulations. As a result, it’s very popular with video game design engines and CAD programs. Their only limitation is speed and stage space. Many users have complained of DAE files taking long to upload when using certain programs. They aren’t the most efficient when it comes to storage. It is basically used to get the most out of graphics and visual effects designs even when it comes to 3D Printing. SketchUp, Blender, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk, Unity, InfraWorks, are among the popular 3D applications that support DAE.
