CSV to OBJ Converter
Convert .CSV datasets into .OBJ 3D models, transform data points into shapes or terrains, and prepare them for simulation, rendering, or printing in one app.
- Windows, macOS, Linux
Open and view CSV files free. Building the mesh needs Points to Mesh, which requires a paid plan.
How to convert CSV to OBJ
Open the point cloud
Click Open Files and pick the .csv file. Opening and viewing it is free.
Build the mesh
Run Points to Mesh to turn the points into a triangle mesh. Points to Mesh requires a paid plan.
Export as .obj
Select the mesh, click Export and choose .obj.
Save
Pick a folder and save the .obj file.
What to know about CSV → OBJ
- A CSV point file has one point per row, with the coordinates separated by commas.
- OBJ is a text format; its materials and textures live in a separate .mtl file and image files.
- Turning points into a mesh needs Points to Mesh, which requires a paid plan; opening and viewing the points is free.
- OBJ stores no units, like STL.
Online or desktop
Online
In the web app, as in the desktop app, building a mesh from CSV data needs Points to Mesh, which requires a paid plan. Exporting the finished mesh is free.
Desktop
The desktop app runs on Windows, macOS (Apple silicon) and Linux. Use it for large files, many files, and the tools the web app does not have. The free Community plan covers opening and exporting; see Pricing for what the paid plans add.
FAQ
Can I convert CSV to OBJ for free?
Opening and viewing CSV files is free on the Community plan. Building a mesh from them uses Points to Mesh, which requires a paid plan; exporting the finished mesh as .obj is free. The Pricing page lists what each plan includes, and the desktop app runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Do I need an account?
Yes. MeshInspector asks you to sign in, in the web app and in the desktop app. A free account opens and shows CSV files; a paid plan unlocks Points to Mesh, the step that turns them into a mesh. You can see the plans on the Pricing page before you sign up.
Are colors and units kept?
OBJ stores no units, so check the size of the model after conversion. Colors and textures in OBJ live in a separate .mtl file and image files; the exported OBJ carries the mesh geometry, so check the result in your target app if you rely on materials or textures.
Which app should I use for large files?
Use the desktop app. The web app works within your browser's memory, up to about 4 GB, or 16 GB in browsers with 64-bit WebAssembly, while the desktop app uses the memory of your computer. It runs on Windows, macOS (Apple silicon) and Linux.
