How to Export Zbrush subtools as OBJ with Materials to blender?

[Metin_Seven]

Hi @peterblender,

Welcome to Blender Artists.

ZBrush uses a custom OBJ export format that includes Polypaint as vertex colors. 3D-Coat can import that, but Blender can’t. Blender will import the OBJ, but without vertex colors.

The solution is to export the subtool as FBX from the zPlugins menu. The FBX file will also contain the polypaint as vertex colors, and can be imported in Blender.

Another possibility is to install the free GoZ for Blender add-on, and establish a bridge between Blender and ZBrush:

Goz for blender 2.8

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