Best USDZ converters in 2026
In short: The best USDZ converter depends on what you start from: Apple Reality Converter or Blender if you already have a 3D model, a scanning app or a video to 3D service for physical objects, and an image to USDZ converter like jpgtousdz for photos, art and posters. This comparison lists what each tool needs and where it fits.
Comparison
| Tool | Starts from | Runs on | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jpgtousdz (this site) | Photo or video | Any browser, REST API | First photo free, then paid | Real-size AR from photos, simple 3D from videos, USDZ and GLB together |
| Apple Reality Converter | 3D model (OBJ, glTF, USD) | Mac | Free | Converting existing models with a live AR preview |
| Apple Reality Composer Pro | 3D models and scenes | Mac (with Xcode) | Free | Building AR scenes and apps for Apple platforms |
| Blender | Any 3D model | Windows, Mac, Linux | Free, open source | Editing models, then exporting USD or USDZ |
| Phone scanning apps (for example Polycam, KIRI Engine, Scaniverse) | Photos, video or LiDAR scan | iPhone, Android | Free tiers and paid plans | Scanning objects and rooms on the phone |
| model-viewer (Google, open source) | GLB | Web page | Free | Showing GLB on a site; can generate USDZ for iPhone on the fly |
How we judged them
- What you need before you start (a Mac, a 3D model, 3D skills).
- Whether the output opens in AR on both iPhone and Android.
- Whether the real-world size is right without manual work.
- Cost for a first file and for regular use.
Our pick by situation
- You sell prints, paintings or posters: an image to USDZ converter, because it builds the exact frame size from the photo.
- You are a 3D artist with a Mac: Reality Converter.
- You need many models from code or a store catalog: an API (ours, or a 3D pipeline you host).
- You want detailed scans of objects and own a LiDAR iPhone: a scanning app.
Disclosure
This page is written by the team that makes jpgtousdz. Features and prices of other tools change; check each tool's own site before you decide. If something here is out of date, email hello@appxiom.co and we will fix it.
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USDZ ConverterFAQ
What is the best free USDZ converter?
For existing 3D models, Apple Reality Converter (Mac) and Blender (any OS) are free. For photos, jpgtousdz gives your first conversion free.
Can I convert a photo to USDZ online?
Yes. Upload a JPG, PNG, HEIC or WebP to jpgtousdz, enter the size in centimeters, and download USDZ and GLB.
Which converter keeps real-world size?
Any tool that lets you set scale in centimeters or meters. jpgtousdz asks for the real width or height and writes it into both files.