Download Matola map in OBJ format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
Customize the map
Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
Open in constructor →Map passport
What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About OBJ
Map of Matola in OBJ: 57 328 buildings — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, units are meters.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Buildings
Geometry by layer
- Buildings — solid volumes extruded from building outlines
What the file carries
The OBJ file for Matola: features come as a single stream, without named layers, OpenStreetMap tags are not kept — geometry and styling remain, object heights are carried.
What this file will not contain
In OBJ for Matola the following will not travel: 703 km of roads, 4 water features, 0.1 km² of green areas, 459 points of interest — the format prints solid volumes extruded from building outlines, and other layers are not part of the model.
File size
The expected size of the OBJ file for Matola is about 240 KB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | 3D |
| File extension | .obj |
| Tier | Open Beta |
How many times OBJ was built in the last 90 days
- Matola
- 0
- Maputo Province
- 0
- Whole site
- 349
- Median file size
- 1.1 MB
- Median build time
- 5.3 s
Medians are based on all builds on the site
How to use OBJ for Matola
- Blender (free) — File -> Import -> Wavefront (.obj); the model arrives with materials if the .mtl is in the same folder.
- 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema 4D — standard OBJ import; the scale is already in meters, so it is enough to set the scene units to meters.
- MeshLab (free) — quickly look at the model, measure its overall dimensions, simplify the mesh if there are many buildings.
Programs that open OBJ
FAQ: OBJ for Matola
Which layers are included in the 3D model?
Only building geometry. Roads, landuse, water, and boundaries are not included in the 3D scene.
Is terrain relief included?
No, buildings sit on a flat base. Surface relief is available in the Terrain Mesh format.
Can I open OBJ in Blender?
Yes, Blender natively supports OBJ import/export.
Are materials included?
Yes, the .obj file comes with a .mtl file containing building colors and materials.
OBJ or STL for 3D printing?
STL is better for 3D printing (simple mesh). OBJ is better when materials and textures are needed.
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