How can USDZ model be imported into Unity?

Question

I'm trying to import USDZs for ARKit prototype. I followed the steps in this post, but USDZ import is not supported with this process. I'm aware that pixyz can achieve this, but I'm wondering:

Is there a free method to convert a USDZ to a Unity-eligible format?

Answer 1

As you said, only USD Unity SDK was released as a Preview Package in 2019 for free. That's all.

Answer 2

You can't import USDZ but you can import USD. If you have an USDZ, fire up Xcode and export it to USD. Beside USD, Xcode can export USDZ to several other formats.