Convert MA to FBX

File Extension MA
Full Name Autodesk Maya ASCII Scene Format

MA is a plain text file created with Maya application. MA files contain 3D model data, including object geometry, lighting settings, and animations. MA files are used for rendering 3D scenes.

File Extension FBX
Full Name Autodesk FBX Interchange Format

File with .FBX extension contains 2D/3D drawing or project blueprint saved as file in universal format that can be read by various programs. This proprietary format was designed by Kaydara in 1996 and later bought by Autodesk in 2006 for further development.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "MA") to another (referred to as "FBX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, MA file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format MA to format FBX becomes essential.

So, how can we perform MA to FBX file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format MA and transforming it into format FBX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of MA to FBX converters.

Conversion from MA to FBX

MA to FBX

How to convert the MA file to FBX?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of MA to FBX. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the MA file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file MA, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the MA file to the application
  • Select the output format of the FBX file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file FBX on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted FBX file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the MA format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.