123C Converter

Extract text from Autodesk drawings (123C)

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Drop or upload your .123C file

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How to extract text from your 123C file

Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your 123C file.
You’ll see a preview, if available.
Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert 123C to another file type

To convert 123C drawings to another format, you need a specific desktop software for Cad file types.

Convert a file to 123C

To convert other file formats to the 123C file type, you need a specific desktop software for Cad file types.

About 123C files

The 123C file format is a proprietary 3D model file type associated with Autodesk's 123D software suite, now discontinued. These files store 3D models and are primarily used by hobbyists and educators for designing and printing 3D objects. Although 123C files were popular during the peak of Autodesk 123D, their use has declined due to the discontinuation of the software.

Converting 123C files can be challenging due to their proprietary nature. However, several desktop software options are available for conversion:

Autodesk Fusion 360: A powerful tool that can import 123C files and export them to more universal formats like .STL, .OBJ, and .STEP.
Tinkercad: Another Autodesk product that allows importing 123C files and exporting to .STL and .OBJ formats.
Blender: Although it does not natively support 123C files, you can use a combination of Fusion 360 exports and Blender imports for further editing.

Important considerations when converting 123C files include potential loss of detail and compatibility issues with non-Autodesk software. The conversion process might also be time-consuming and require technical expertise, making it less accessible for average users.

Given these challenges, using a reliable and easy-to-use online platform like Convert.Guru is recommended. Simply drag and drop your 123C files to the website to convert them into various formats such as .STL, .OBJ, and more, without the hassle of complex software. While Convert.Guru offers a free and user-friendly experience, remember that some online tools may not support 123C files due to their proprietary nature.

Convert.Guru analyzes your 123C file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

Users also converted EXB files.

FAQ

If you want to convert 123C file to DWG, DXF, DGN, RVT, RFA, SKP, 3DM, STEP, IGES, SAT, X_T or X_B, you can use a specific desktop software for Cad file types. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….

To convert SLDASM, DGN, PRT, IAM, X_B, CATPRODUCT, SLDPRT, RVT, ASM, DWG, CATPART or DXF files to 123C, try a specific desktop software for Cad file types.

The 123C Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our 123C converter.