PolyTrans
PolyTrans: A broad 3D converter for pipelines that need CAD, DCC, animation and batch processing. Ranked #5 of 31 in 3D File Converter Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Paid; best for CAD, DCC and animation pipelines.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forCAD, DCC and animation pipelines
- Free planNo
- Paid from$245 one-time
- Format scopeMixed
- Founded1991 · Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Converts CAD, mesh, DCC, animation and scene formats
- Supports batch conversion, polygon reduction and scene optimization
- Includes 3ds Max and Maya plug-ins plus an API and SDK
Where it doesn't
- The base package costs $395 one time
- Additional CAD, DCC and engineering formats require paid packs
- macOS use requires Parallels or VMware rather than a native app
Our verdict on PolyTrans
PolyTrans is desktop software for converting CAD, mesh, DCC, animation and 3D scene files. It is aimed at engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, animation, visualization and VR/AR workflows that need to move geometry and scene data between applications and formats. Conversion can include hierarchy, materials, textures, lights, cameras and format-specific animation data, while bidirectional animation conversion supports production pipelines beyond static model exchange.
The published plans show a $395 one-time price for PolyTrans for Windows, which includes the base conversion package and a PolyTrans-for-3ds-Max plug-in. Optional packs expand the format scope: CAD/Pack and DCC/Pack each cost $245 one time, Granite/Pack costs $395, CAD-Granite Pack and DCC-Granite Pack cost $510, CAD-DCC Pack costs $395, and Triple-Pack costs $695. These additions cover formats and integrations such as Inventor, DWF-3D, DXF/DWG, ProE/Creo, IGES, Parasolid, STEP, Maya and OpenFlight. The Triple-Pack includes the first year of vendor maintenance and royalties, while Granite/Pack includes one year of free updates and maintenance.
PolyTrans stands out when a pipeline needs both format breadth and processing controls. Batch conversion handles 3D and bitmap files, while polygon reduction and scene optimization address asset preparation. Native 3ds Max and Maya plug-ins, integrations with Cinema 4D, LightWave, Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, SketchUp and OpenFlight, plus a 2D/3D import-export API and plug-in SDK, support varied production environments. The trade-off is a Windows-first setup: the Mac version runs through Parallels or VMware, and the functionally limited demo is not a perpetual free plan. Choose PolyTrans for complex CAD-to-DCC or animation workflows; choose another converter if native macOS operation or a free plan is essential.
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PolyTrans fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $245 one-time |
| Format scope | Mixed |
| Animation conversion | Yes |
| Batch conversion | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Maximum file size | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Windows; macOS via Parallels or VMware |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, LightWave, Blender, Unity … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | okino.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
PolyTrans integrations
PolyTrans lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- 3ds Max
- Maya
- Cinema 4D
- LightWave
- Blender
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
- OpenFlight
- SketchUp
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