---
title: .xmf / .xac and .dae: arc_'s converter
summary: An older asset-conversion route and how it differs from current export tooling.
section: tools
kind: guide
status: reference
updated: 2026-10-27
tags: ["X4","modding","tool","asset","converter"]
sources: ["https://wiki.egosoft.com/X4%20Foundations%20Wiki/Modding%20Support/","https://forum.egosoft.com/viewtopic.php?t=360045"]
---
## Purpose and preparation


Egosoft lists arc_'s tool for conversion between .xmf/.xac and .dae assets. DAE is an interchange format, not a complete X4 ship definition. For new work first consider the [official Blender toolkit](wiki:tool-blender).



## First exercise


1. Read the author's documentation and select the converter for the required format.
2. Prepare one asset with its required dependencies.
3. Convert a copy into a separate folder and inspect the DAE in a compatible editor.
4. Check scale, axes, materials, hierarchy and animation.
5. For a return conversion, separately establish collision and current-format support.



## Expected result


The result is a converted asset for further work; it does not automatically create a macro, ware, index entry or correct collision.



## Checks and limits


The author's thread required an access check during preparation. Exact CLI and X4 9.00 compatibility are unverified; do not substitute another converter's commands.