LightWave 3D Object (.lwo)
The LWO (LightWave 3D Object) file extension, developed by NewTek, is used to store 3D objects created with LightWave 3D software. Introduced in 1994, LWO files contain polygons, points, surfaces, and texture references, enabling detailed 3D modeling and rendering. Popular in the gaming and animation industries, LWO files can be imported into various 3D software like Blender and Autodesk Maya.