File Extension Library


.FACEFX File Extension

  • Developer by: OC3 Entertainment
  • Category: 3D Image Files

What are .FACEFX files and how to open them?

Can't open .FACEFX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .FACEFX file.

What is a .FACEFX file extension?

.FACEFX file extension is created by OC3 Entertainment. .FACEFX has been classified as 3D Image Files.

.FACEFX is FaceFX Actor File

3D model file created with FaceFX, a program used for constructing facial animations from audio data; stores 3D facial bone coordinates, face graph nodes and links, and animation keys; used in video games for animating the facial expressions of virtual characters.

When you have completed an actor design, you can publish it to a .FACEFX_INGAME file, which strips non-essential information from the FACEFX file. This allows the files to be lightweight so that FaceFX consumes fewer resources when executing animations in the game.

The FaceFX technology is used for well-known games such as:

  • Starcraft 2: Wings of Liberty
  • Mass Effects 2
  • Assassin's Creed 2
  • Halo 3
  • Fallout 3
  • Gears of War 2
  • Unreal Tournament 3
  • Guitar Hero 2
List of all softwares that can open the FaceFX Actor File
Windows
OC3 Entertainment FaceFX
Autodesk 3ds Max with FaceFX plugin
Autodesk Maya with FaceFX plugin
Autodesk MotionBuilder
Autodesk Softimage 2015
Mac
Autodesk Maya with FaceFX plugin

How to fix problems with .FACEFX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .FACEFX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .FACEFX file format
  2. You need to check the .FACEFX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)