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.
| Icon | Extension | Original Software | Year | Primary Industry | Geometry | UV Maps | Textures | PBR | Animation | Rigging | Open Use | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .IAVATAR | iClone | 2005 | Animation Content Creation | Mesh | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | – | ✔ | – | ||
IAVATAR File Format DetailsWhat It StoresThese 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
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Common Software SupportPrimary 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. | ||||||||||||



