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ZPAC File Format Explained

The ZPAC format is a proprietary garment file format used by CLO 3D and Marvelous Designer. It stores garment-related data for digital clothing workflows, including 3D garments, 2D patterns, fabrics, and related garment materials.

	Icon	Extension	Original Software	Year	Primary Industry	Geometry	UV Maps	Textures	PBR	Animation	Rigging	Open Use
		.ZPAC	MarvelousDesigner	2010	Fashion Apparel Design	Mesh 2D Pattern	✔	✔	✔	–	–	–
ZPAC File Format Details What It Stores A ZPAC file contains garment-related data such as 3D garments, 2D patterns, sewing information, fabrics, and subsidiary materials. It may also save selected garment and trim information, depending on what is included when the garment file is saved. Primary Use Cases Saving and reopening editable digital garment files for fashion production. Managing virtual fitting and simulation data for garment visualization. Strengths Keeps garment-related data together in a single editable garment file. Retains garment simulation-related data such as fabrics, sewing information, and 2D/3D garment structure. Maintains the link between 2D patterns and the simulated 3D garment. Limitations Proprietary format with limited support in general-purpose 3D software. Requires export to OBJ or FBX for use in external renderers or game engines. Common Software Support Primarily supported by CLO 3D and Marvelous Designer.

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