Extract text from BeamNG vehicle definitions (JBEAM)
To convert JBEAM vehicle definitions to another format, you need BeamNG.drive or other Game software.
To convert other file formats to the "Physics Definition Data" file type, you need software like BeamNG.drive or a similar tool.
The .JBEAM file extension stores structural node and beam definitions for the soft-body physics engine in BeamNG.drive. Modders use these text-based files to build vehicle chassis, define engine parameters, and construct suspension geometry for in-game vehicles. They are typically edited using code editors like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code.
The format poses significant challenges because it relies on a proprietary, relaxed version of JSON. Unlike standard data formats, .JBEAM allows C-style block and line comments, as well as trailing commas. This means strict JSON parsers and standard web browsers will throw syntax errors when trying to read or import a .JBEAM file directly. Furthermore, any syntax error or physical instability created inside the file will cause the in-game vehicle to collapse, explode, or fail to load completely.
Converting these files to strict JSON or XML is often necessary when building external databases, automated modding tools, or part catalogs. When converting, all comments and non-standard syntax must be stripped out. Because this is a highly specific, proprietary game format, standard online converters often fail to process it.
Convert.Guru analyzes your JBEAM file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert JBEAM file to , you can use BeamNG.drive or similar software from the "Vehicle Physics Definition" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to JBEAM, try BeamNG.drive or another comparable tool in the "Vehicle Physics Definition" category.
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