DAE File

What are DAE files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DAE file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DAE files.

What is a DAE file?

A .DAE file is a COLLADA Digital Asset Exchange file.

The .dae file extension is most commonly associated with COLLADA 3D graphic files. The DAE files allow users to transmit 3D graphics files across multiple graphics applications. The DAE file format is based on COLLADA, an XML-based schema that allows different authoring tools to work together seamlessly.

How to open DAE files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DAE file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DAE file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different DAE openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: December 21, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DAE files. Remember, different programs may use DAE files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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