---
title: X4 Converter: limits of the older tool
summary: Why Cgetty's older converter is not the main route for new models.
section: tools
kind: guide
status: reference
updated: 2026-10-27
tags: ["X4","modding","tool","x4","converter"]
sources: ["https://github.com/Cgettys/X4Converter","https://wiki.egosoft.com/X4%20Foundations%20Wiki/Modding%20Support/"]
---
## Purpose and preparation


Cgetty's X4 Converter is an open asset-conversion tool. Egosoft marks it OUTDATED and warns about incorrect collisions. It provides context for older tutorials rather than a verified exporter for new models.



## First exercise


1. For a new model use [Egosoft Blender Mod Tools](wiki:tool-blender).
2. For an old project, record the converter version and read its README.
3. Build only using the author's instructions; Windows and Linux routes differ.
4. Convert a copy of one asset and inspect geometry/animation separately from collisions.



## Expected result


Conversion may help inspection or migration; visible geometry does not establish correct physics.



## Checks and limits


This article does not claim a build or conversion run; use the chosen historical release's Blender/dependency requirements.