How to Open OBJ Files in PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365) can place 3D models on slides, where they can be rotated and animated with the Morph transition.
Short answer · Built in
Yes. PowerPoint opens OBJ files as shipped: Insert › 3D Models › This Device….
Import OBJ into PowerPoint, step by step
- 1Check the fileKeep the .mtl file and any texture images in the same folder as the .obj, with their original names; the OBJ refers to them by name.
- 2Import into PowerPointInsert › 3D Models › This Device….
- 3Check scale and orientationPowerPoint works in resized to fit the slide and is Y-up. OBJ files are unitless, so the size depends on what the exporter assumed.
- 4Check materials and animationOBJ carries basic materials in a separate .mtl file, and no animation. Look at the model under a neutral light before you build on it.
What comes through
| Shape | Yes, always. |
| Colours and materials | Yes: basic materials in a separate .mtl file. |
| Textures | OBJ doesn't store texture images. |
| Animation | No: OBJ has no animation. |
Things to watch for
- OBJ comes in with basic colours.
- Use the Morph transition between two slides with the same model at different angles for a smooth spin.
Questions
- Does PowerPoint support OBJ files?
- Yes. PowerPoint opens OBJ files as shipped: Insert › 3D Models › This Device….
- Why is my OBJ model the wrong size in PowerPoint?
- OBJ files are unitless, while PowerPoint works in resized to fit the slide. Scale the model after importing, then apply the scale before you continue.
- What is the best 3D format for PowerPoint?
- GLB and FBX are the most reliable choice for PowerPoint. If you have a choice when exporting, pick GLB over OBJ.
Menu names follow Microsoft's current release. Check the official PowerPoint documentation if your version differs.
Written with AI assistance by the Renderlyst team in October 2026. Format support reflects each app's current release as we understand it, and we link the official documentation so you can confirm it for your version. Spotted something out of date? Email alishbakhalid766@gmail.com.