Convert 3D point cache files (PC2) online for free
The converter easily converts your PC2 Cache files to various formats - free and online. No Autodesk 3ds Max or other 3D software needed.
The converter also works in reverse, so you can convert other "Point Cache File" formats to PC2 without using software like Autodesk 3ds Max or a similar tool.
A .pc2 file is predominantly a Point Cache file used in 3D computer graphics to record and playback vertex deformations over time. It is heavily utilized to bake complex physics simulations, cloth dynamics, and character animations. Less commonly, .pc2 files act as Picture Communication Symbols library files for Tobii Dynavox Boardmaker, older AutoCAD R14 plotter configuration files, or zipped project files for concrete sensors.
To view or edit 3D point caches, you need professional 3D suites like Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya, or Blender. The primary disadvantage of the .pc2 format is its rigid dependency on the original 3D mesh. The file contains no geometry, materials, or skeletal rigs - only vertex coordinates. If the base mesh's vertex count changes by even a single point, the .pc2 animation breaks entirely. Sharing these files requires the recipient to possess the exact base model and specialized software. Similarly, users encountering Boardmaker .pc2 files face vendor lock-in, requiring expensive subscriptions just to view educational symbols.
To overcome these limitations, conversion is essential. For 3D workflows, you should bake the .pc2 data into the mesh and convert to an ABC (Alembic) or FBX file, which offer broad compatibility across modern game engines and web viewers. For educational Boardmaker symbols, convert to PDF or PNG for universal sharing and printing. Drop your file here to view and convert it securely right in your browser.
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If you want to convert PC2 file to , you can use Autodesk 3ds Max or similar software from the "3D Vertex Animation Cache" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to PC2, try Autodesk 3ds Max or another comparable tool in the "3D Vertex Animation Cache" category.
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