How to Open FBX Files in Blender

Import FBX into Blender, step by step

1. 1Check the fileCheck whether the FBX was exported in centimetres or metres, and whether textures were embedded or saved alongside it.
2. 2Import into BlenderFile › Import › FBX (.fbx).
3. 3Check scale and orientationBlender works in metres and is Z-up (the glTF and FBX importers rotate Y-up files for you). FBX files are usually centimetres, so they normally arrive at the right size.
4. 4Check materials and animationFBX carries materials and textures (often referenced externally) and can carry animation. Look at the model under a neutral light before you build on it.

What comes through

Things to watch for

• Rigged characters keep their armature. If the model is 100 times too big, it was saved in centimetres: set Scale to 0.01 or tick Apply Unit.
• Press Numpad . (period) after importing to frame the new object; tiny or huge models are usually a units issue, not a broken file.

Questions

Does Blender support FBX files?

Yes. Blender opens FBX files as shipped: File › Import › FBX (.fbx).

Why is my FBX model the wrong size in Blender?

FBX files are usually centimetres, while Blender works in metres. Press Numpad . (period) after importing to frame the new object; tiny or huge models are usually a units issue, not a broken file.

What is the best 3D format for Blender?

GLB and FBX are the most reliable choice for Blender. FBX is one of them, so you're already using a good option.

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