Extract 3D objects from PDFs

Extract3D_from_PDF__ReadMe.md

This instruction is about how to get a 3D model out of a PDF file.

We need:

• Python version not lower than 2.7
• Any version OS (Windows, Linux, Mac)

Extract

Download the Pythong PDF Parser: https://blog.didierstevens.com/programs/pdf-tools/

1. Search for the 3D object:

./pdf-parser.py -t /3D input.pdf

2. You’ll get a response like this

obj 12 0
 Type: /3D
 Referencing: 21 0 R, 19 0 R, 20 0 R, 13 0 R
 Contains stream

  <<
    /3DOwners [21 0 R]
    /AN 19 0 R
    /Length 491554
    /OnInstantiate 20 0 R
    /Subtype /PRC
    /Type /3D
    /VA [13 0 R]
  >>

3. The Object ID (in this case 12) is what we need to extract.
4. Excute

./pdf-parser.py -o 12 -d output.u3d input.pdf

How open .u3d

Platform	App	Pricing
Online	Glovius CAD Viewer	Free

Platform	App	Pricing
Windows	Blender	Free
^	DAZ 3D DAZ Studio 4	Free
^	Bondware Poser	Free Trial
^	Adobe Photoshop 2020	Free Trial
^	Adobe Acrobat DC	Free Trial
^	Kubotek3D KeyCreator	Free Trial
^	RealWorld Icon Editor	Free Trial

Platform	App	Pricing
Mac	Blender	Free
^	DAZ 3D DAZ Studio 4	Free
^	Bondware Poser	Free Trial
^	Adobe Photoshop 2020	Free Trial
^	Adobe Acrobat DC	Free Trial

Platform	App	Pricing
Linux	Blender	Free

3D PDF Samples

https://tetra4d.com/pdf-samples/

Rights

Pythong PDF Parser - Didier Stevens (https://blog.didierstevens.com/about/)

Inspired by an article by Terence Eden (https://shkspr.mobi/blog/about/)

Feedback

Please feel free to leave comments on usage. Perhaps you can help others avoid making the same mistakes and save time.

Hi, I converted the file using the parser and then wanted to see it using the softwares you mentioned but unfortunately, it doesn't work with any of the ones I tried. Maybe I did something wrong. Have you tested it with the softwares? If so, would it be possible for you to explain the procedure for them? Also, I wanted to understand how the file converts to u3d if the subtype mention is PRC. Could you explain that as well?

Thank you so much!!!!