What is the difference between .amf and .usdz?
- Extension
- .amf
- .usdz
- Format
- Text
- Binary
- Category
- 3D
- 3D
- Developer
- ASTM/ISO
- Apple and Pixar Animation Studios
- Description
- Additive Manufacturing file format (AMF) defines open standards for objects description in order to be utilized by additive manufacturing processes such as 3D Printing. CAD programs use the AMF file format by making use of the information such as geometry, color and material of the objects. AMF is different than STL format as the lateral does not support color, materials, lattices, and constellations.
- USDZ is a 3D file format that has been developed by Apple and Pixar to enable easy sharing of 3D assets across different platforms. It is a zipped archive that contains a variety of files, including textures, materials, animations, and other data. It is optimized for use on iOS devices, and can be used in augmented reality applications.
- MIME Type
- application/x-amf
- application/vnd.pixar.usd
- Wikipedia
- .amf on Wikipedia
- .usdz on Wikipedia