TXT to OBJ Converter
Convert .TXT data into .OBJ 3D geometry, turn lines of plain text into vertices and faces, and create ready-to-edit models in one app.
- Windows, macOS, Linux
Open and view TXT files free. Building the mesh needs Points to Mesh, which requires a paid plan.
How to convert TXT to OBJ
Rename the file to .xyz
MeshInspector opens .txt files as G-code toolpaths. A point list with X, Y and Z on each line opens as a point cloud once its extension is .xyz.
Open the point cloud
Click Open Files and pick the .xyz 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 TXT → OBJ
- MeshInspector opens a .txt file as G-code; a point list with X, Y and Z on each line opens as a point cloud once you rename it to .xyz.
- 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.
- A TXT point file lists the X Y Z coordinates of one point per line.
- OBJ stores no units, like STL.
Online or desktop
Online
In the web app, as in the desktop app, building a mesh from TXT 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 TXT to OBJ for free?
Opening and viewing TXT 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 TXT 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.
