Are you interested in creating animated 3D models in Blender using OBJ files? Look no further! In this article, we will walk you through the simple steps of adding animation to an OBJ file in Blender.

Step 1: Import the OBJ File

The first step is to import the OBJ file into Blender. Go to File > Import > Wavefront (.obj) and select your OBJ file. Once imported, you should see your 3D model in the Blender workspace.

Step 2: Set Up the Animation

Now that your OBJ file is imported, it's time to set up the animation. Select the object you want to animate and go to the Object Data tab in the Properties panel. Under the Object Data tab, you will find the Animation section where you can add keyframes to animate the object's properties such as location, rotation, and scale.

Step 3: Add Keyframes

To create animation, you need to add keyframes to specify the object's position, rotation, or scale at different points in time. With your object selected, go to the frame in the timeline where you want to add a keyframe. Then, adjust the object's properties (position, rotation, scale) and click the 'Insert' button in the Object Data tab to add a keyframe for the selected property at the current frame.

Step 4: Play and Preview the Animation

Once you have added keyframes, you can play and preview the animation by scrubbing through the timeline or hitting the play button. You can also adjust the timing and interpolation of keyframes to create smooth and realistic motion for your animated OBJ file.

Step 5: Export the Animation

After you have set up and finalized the animation for your OBJ file, it's time to export your animated 3D model. Go to File > Export > Wavefront (.obj) and select the location and file name for the exported OBJ file. Make sure to check the 'Animation' option in the export settings to include the animation data in the exported OBJ file.

That's it! You have successfully added animation to an OBJ file in Blender. With these simple steps, you can bring your 3D models to life and create stunning animations for your projects. Give it a try and start animating your OBJ files in Blender today!