How to convert your HKX file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your HKX file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert HKX to another file type
The converter easily converts your HKX file to various formats—free and online. No Blender or extra software needed.
- HKX to FBX
- HKX to XML
- HKX to OBJ
- HKX to DAE
- HKX to 3DS
- HKX to MAX
- HKX to BLEND
- HKX to MA
- HKX to MB
- HKX to C4D
- HKX to STL
- HKX to PLY
Convert a file to HKX
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the HKX file type—in the best quality.
- DWG to HKX
- DAE to HKX
- X3D to HKX
- IGES to HKX
- WRL to HKX
- JT to HKX
- SKP to HKX
- 3DS to HKX
- 3DM to HKX
- OBJ to HKX
- STEP to HKX
- FBX to HKX
About HKX files
HKX files are a proprietary file format used primarily by Havok, a technology suite employed for real-time 3D physics simulation in gaming and animation. These files typically contain data related to animation, physics, and other interactive elements necessary for game development. While powerful, HKX files are not widely supported outside of specific gaming engines, presenting challenges for users looking to convert them to more accessible formats.
When converting HKX files, users may consider transforming them into formats such as FBX, OBJ, or DAE (Collada). Software like Autodesk Maya and Blender offer capabilities to import and transform these files, albeit with varying levels of complexity and success. However, due to the proprietary nature of HKX, full fidelity in conversion can be difficult to achieve.
HKX to other formats conversion can face several hurdles, including loss of data fidelity, incompatibility with certain software versions, and difficulty in maintaining the original animation and physics properties. Additionally, users must be attentive to potential licensing and legal considerations when handling proprietary file formats.
Despite these challenges, converting HKX files is essential for broader compatibility and usage. The drawbacks of using HKX files include limited software support and difficulty in collaboration across different platforms. With these in mind, users may find themselves seeking simpler solutions for conversion.
For a seamless and user-friendly conversion experience, we recommend visiting Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your HKX files on the website to effortlessly convert them into a variety of popular formats. This intuitive approach ensures that you can work with your files across different systems without the hassle and complexity often associated with proprietary formats.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your HKX file.
Similar file types are NVX2, HKT, XML, DCX, TXT, FUZ, ZIP, PYD, CIA, MPKG, UASSET, MP4, G3D, FBX.
The HKX 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 HKX converter.