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IAVATAR File Format Explained

The IAVATAR file format is a Reallusion avatar file format used by Character Creator and iClone. It is used to save or export characters for creating animations in iClone. Reallusion workflows commonly allow users to export, load, or drag iAvatar characters into iClone for animation.

IconExtensionOriginal SoftwareYearPrimary IndustryGeometryUV MapsTexturesPBRAnimationRiggingOpen Use
IAVATAR Icon.IAVATARiClone2005Animation
Content Creation		Mesh✔✔✔–✔–

IAVATAR File Format Details

What It Stores

These files store Reallusion character data for use in Character Creator and iClone, including character details and texture settings. Depending on the workflow, iAvatar files may also be used with remeshed character versions and morph data.

Primary Use Cases

  • Real-time 3D character animation in Reallusion iClone.
  • Storing customized digital humans created in Character Creator.
  • Rapid prototyping of humanoid actors for previz and filmmaking.

Strengths

  • Seamless integration across the Reallusion software suite.
  • Allows characters exported from Character Creator to be used in iClone.
  • Supports Reallusion workflows such as remeshed iAvatar export and morph data workflows.

Limitations

  • Reallusion avatar format with limited native support in external 3D software.
  • Requires export to supported formats such as FBX for use in other game engines.

Common Software Support

Primary support includes Reallusion iClone and Character Creator. Earlier conversion workflows used Reallusion 3DXchange, which has been discontinued, with related features integrated into iClone 8 or Character Creator 4.

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