What is the difference between .dae and .usdz?
- Extension
- .dae
- .usdz
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- 3D
- 3D
- Developer
- Khronos Group
- Apple and Pixar Animation Studios
- 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.
- 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
- model/vnd.collada+xml
- application/vnd.pixar.usd
- Sample
- sample.dae
- Wikipedia
- .dae on Wikipedia
- .usdz on Wikipedia