Extract text from 3D model hierarchies (HRC)
To convert HRC hierarchies to another format, you need 3DSimED or other 3D software.
To convert other file formats to the "3D Skeleton/Hierarchy Data" file type, you need software like 3DSimED or a similar tool.
The .HRC file extension usually contains 3D model hierarchy data, which defines how parts of a 3D model are linked and animated. This acts as the "skeleton" for an object, connecting a character's bones or a vehicle's moving parts like suspension and steering.
These files are heavily utilized in specific game engines. You will primarily find them in PiBoSo racing simulators (like MX Bikes), the classic Final Fantasy VII, and legacy Viewpoint Datalabs software. Modders frequently use specialized tools like 3DSimED to read, modify, and convert these files for modern simulators.
The biggest disadvantage of the .HRC format is its extreme fragmentation. A Final Fantasy VII .HRC skeleton is structurally completely different from a PiBoSo .HRC vehicle hierarchy. Because these are closed, proprietary, engine-specific files, standard 3D software like Blender or Autodesk Maya cannot open them directly without community-built plugins. Furthermore, .HRC files usually do not contain the actual 3D geometry (the mesh); they only hold the animation and linking data.
Converting an .HRC file requires an accompanying mesh file. You typically want to convert the entire linked model into a standard format like FBX or DAE (Collada) to retain the skeleton in modern 3D editors. Standard online converters fail because they cannot process these obscure, fragmented game formats without the accompanying mesh files. Our analyzer will inspect the internal structure to determine if it is a PiBoSo hierarchy, a Square Enix skeleton, or a Viewpoint file, helping you identify the precise modding tool you need.
Convert.Guru analyzes your HRC file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert HRC file to HLD or MPA, you can use 3DSimED or similar software from the "3D Animation Hierarchy & Skeletons" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to HRC, try 3DSimED or another comparable tool in the "3D Animation Hierarchy & Skeletons" category.
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