What is the difference between .usd and .usdz?
- Extension
- .usd
- .usdz
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- 3D
- 3D
- Developer
- Apple and Pixar Animation Studios
- Apple and Pixar Animation Studios
- Description
- USD is a file format used for 3D models and scenes. It is an open-source format developed by Pixar, and it is designed to be used in combination with their Universal Scene Description (USD) technology. USD files store 3D geometry, materials, lighting, and other scene data, and they can be used to exchange 3D content between different 3D applications and pipelines.
- 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.usdz
- application/vnd.pixar.usd
- Wikipedia
- .usd on Wikipedia
- .usdz on Wikipedia