.lwo File Extension
.lwo files contain, which applications open them, and how Poly supports them. File extension details for .lwo
Partial Support| File type | LightWave object |
|---|---|
| MIME type | |
| Encoding | IFF-style binary chunks |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Opens with | LightWave 3D, Foundry Modo, Blender |
| Poly support | Partial. Poly recognizes .lwo as 3D content and processes supported files. |
| Indexed by Poly | Yes. Poly indexes filenames and visual similarity for processed geometry; scene counts are displayed in Details. |
| Preview in Poly | Partial. Poly provides an interactive 3D preview for supported constructs. |
| Poly agent | Yes. An optimized rendition of the 3D object or scene is provided to the agent, allowing compact yet information-rich multimodal interaction with 3D files. |
What kind of file is .lwo?
LWO is LightWave's object format. LightWave's documentation says saving an object produces LWO, while Foundry documents LWO2 import/export with UV, weight, morph, and color vertex maps.12 LWO stores object geometry and surfacing information, but a scene may still refer to external image maps or other assets.
How do I open a .lwo file?
LightWave 3D is the most reliable first choice for LightWave object files. Other applications may import the format or a subset of its features. Scene files often depend on sibling objects, images, materials, or animation resources; keep the original project structure available when opening one.
Poly support for .lwo
Poly recognizes .lwo as 3D content and indexes filenames and visual similarity for processed geometry. Scene counts are displayed in the Details panel. It can provide an interactive preview when the file imports successfully. Poly does not promise to resolve every external asset reference from a scene or project.
An optimized rendition of the 3D object or scene is provided to the agent, allowing compact yet information-rich multimodal interaction with 3D files.
Working with .lwo
Keep the source and its referenced resources together before converting. glTF is a practical real-time delivery target, while OBJ is useful for simple geometry exchange. Both can omit application-specific scene settings, procedural materials, or animation controls.