Supported File Formats

The FBX SDK can:

Import FBX files compatible with FBX file format versions 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, 7.2, 7.1, 7.0, 6.1, and 6.0.
Export FBX files compatible with FBX file format versions 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, 7.2, 7.1, 7.0, and 6.1.

FBX SDK imports and exports FBX files compatible with the following applications:

Software	Version
MotionBuilder	Version 5.5 and later.
FBX Plug-in for 3ds Max	All versions.
FBX Plug-in for Maya	All versions.
FBX Plug-in for Maya LT	All versions. NOTE:When exporting an FBX file in Maya LT 2016, you can now export a maximum of 100,000 polygons at a time. An error displays if the scene or the selected objects surpass the 100,000 limit. Refer to the Maya LT Help for more information.
Mudbox	Version 2010 and later.
Flame	Version 8.0 and later.
Smoke	Version 6.0 and later.
Revit Architecture	Version 2009.1 and later.
AutoCAD	Version 2011 and later.

FBX SDK imports and exports files in the following file formats as well:

NOTE:In FBX SDK 2012.0, the .3ds file format writing has been retired. However, the .3ds file reader will persist.