Convert motion capture files (BVH) online for free
The converter easily converts your BVH motion files to various formats - free and online. No Blender or or other 3D software needed.
To convert other file formats to the "Motion Capture Data" file type, you need software like Blender or a similar tool.
The .bvh (Biovision Hierarchy) file format stores 3D motion capture (mocap) data. It consists of a skeletal hierarchy definition (the joints) followed by sequential motion data (rotations and translations) for each joint across a timeline. Originally created by Biovision, it is now supported by almost all major 3D tools, including Blender and Autodesk Maya. You can read more about the technical specifications on Wikipedia.
Despite its universal adoption, the .bvh format has severe practical limitations. Because it is a plain-text ASCII format, long motion capture recordings generate massively bloated files. Furthermore, .bvh strictly stores skeleton and motion data - it does not contain 3D mesh geometry, textures, or materials. Importing raw .bvh data directly into modern game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine usually requires manual, tedious retargeting to make the skeleton match your character model.
To integrate mocap data into modern workflows efficiently, you should convert it. For game development and 3D editing, convert to FBX to embed the animation securely and prepare it for mesh binding. For web-based 3D, AR, or rendering, convert to GLB or GLTF. If you just need to analyze the raw coordinates, CSV is best. Drag and drop your file to analyze and convert it right here on convert.guru - free, online, and without installing software.
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If you want to convert BVH file to BIP, ANIM, VMD, MP4, DAE, MAX, BLEND, MA or MB, you can use Blender or similar software from the "Motion Capture Animation Storage" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert DWG, DAE, X3D, IGES, WRL, JT, SKP, 3DS, 3DM, OBJ, STEP or FBX files to BVH, try Blender or another comparable tool in the "Motion Capture Animation Storage" category.
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