Converting (Valve Vertex Data) files into the widely supported OBJ format is a common task for modders who want to bring Source Engine assets into modern 3D software like Blender or Autodesk Maya.
Once you have the .smd files, you can bring them into your 3D environment. vvd to obj
vvd_to_obj("sample.vvd", "output.obj", threshold=128) Converting (Valve Vertex Data) files into the widely
Because VVD files are proprietary and only contain partial model data, the conversion is not as simple as a standard "save as". This guide breaks down the process. What is a VVD File? vvd to obj