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NEXUS Model Converter

NEXUS Model Converter is a free toolset for creating and viewing batched multiresolution 3D models.

Place
#25 of 31
Score
5.6
NEXUS Model Converter's website

What NEXUS Model Converter is

NEXUS Model Converter is a free toolset for creating and viewing batched multiresolution 3D models. Nxsbuild converts .ply or .obj files into multiresolution .nxs models and can combine multiple pieces into one file. The format supports point clouds and meshes with per-vertex normals, colors, and texture coordinates, while textures are stored internally. Its view-dependent structure allows different resolution levels during viewing. Nxsedit can compress models, prune lower hierarchy levels, export to .ply, and report model information; the project states compression can reduce model size to 10–20%. Out-of-core tools process large models and textures with limited resources. Nexus also supports network streaming and compression for streaming applications. Web projects can use its WebGL library, Three.js loader, or 3DHOP rendering engine. C++ software is GPL, JavaScript software is MIT, and Windows executables and source code are available from GitHub releases.

Good

  • Free C++ and JavaScript software
  • Converts .ply and .obj inputs
  • Supports point clouds and textured meshes
  • Includes WebGL, Three.js, and 3DHOP integrations
  • Out-of-core tools handle large models

Watch out

  • Nxsbuild's 2000 MB RAM default is not a hard limit
  • Windows executables are provided, but other desktop binaries are unspecified
  • C++ software depends on Qt and VCG lib
  • No free trial is offered

Who it suits

It suits developers adding multiresolution 3D visualization to C++ or JavaScript applications. It also helps users preparing large models for web viewing or streaming.

Verdict

NEXUS Model Converter provides conversion, editing, streaming, and web-rendering components without a listed price. Its multiresolution workflow and integrations are useful for developers, while resource handling and licensing dependencies deserve attention during setup.

The facts

Each one read from NEXUS Model Converter's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Conversion
Nxsbuild converts .ply or .obj input models into multiresolution .nxs models.checked 8 Oct 2026
Conversion inputs
Nxsbuild generates multiresolution .nxs models from .ply or .obj files and can join multiple model pieces into one .nxs file.checked 8 Oct 2026
Downloads
Source code and Windows executables are available from the Nexus GitHub releases page.checked 8 Oct 2026
Editing
Nxsedit can compress, prune lower hierarchy levels, export to .ply, and report model information.checked 8 Oct 2026
Integrations
The project provides a WebGL library, a Three.js loader and a rendering engine for the 3DHOP open-source framework.checked 8 Oct 2026
Intended users
The product is for developers integrating multiresolution 3D visualization into C++ or JavaScript engines and for users preparing models for web viewing.checked 8 Oct 2026
Large models
Its out-of-core tools process and visualize large models and textures with limited resources.checked 8 Oct 2026
Licensing
The maker's repository says the C++ software is free under GPL and the JavaScript software is free under MIT; it also notes dependencies on Qt and VCG lib.checked 8 Oct 2026
Model editing
Nxsedit can compress, prune or export a model to .ply; the page says compression can reduce model size to 10–20%.checked 8 Oct 2026
Multiresolution
It converts 3D models into a structure that supports view-dependent resolution.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
Nexus is a C++ and JavaScript library for creating and visualizing batched multiresolution 3D models.checked 8 Oct 2026
Resource limit
Nxsbuild's RAM option defaults to 2000 MB, and the maker warns it is not a hard limit.checked 8 Oct 2026
Streaming and compression
Nexus streams models over a network and uses the Corto algorithm for compression and fast decompression.checked 8 Oct 2026
Support
The repository directs users to GitHub issues for documented, repeatable bugs and feature requests.checked 8 Oct 2026
Supported geometry
Nexus supports point clouds and meshes with per-vertex normals, colors and texture coordinates, and stores textures internally.checked 8 Oct 2026
Supported models
Nexus supports point clouds and meshes with per-vertex normals, colors, and texture coordinates.checked 8 Oct 2026
Web integrations
Nexus provides a WebGL library, a Three.js loader, and a rendering engine for the 3DHOP framework.checked 8 Oct 2026

The company

Headquarters
Pisa, Italychecked 28 Sep 2026
Maker
The Visual Computing Lab is a research group at CNR-ISTI in Pisa, Italy.checked 8 Oct 2026

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