# USD Command-Line Tools

Use this when you need a quick reference for common USD command-line utilities.

## Tool Summary

| Tool | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `usdcat` | Convert between USD-compatible formats or output as text. |
| `usdchecker` | Validate USD files. |
| `usdrecord` | Render images of USD files. |
| `usdtree` | Output the hierarchy of USD files. |
| `usdzip` | Create USDZ files. |
| `usdedit` | Open a USD-readable file in a temporary `.usda` text form for editing. |

## Notes

- Use `usdchecker --arkit` for Apple platform validation.
- USDZ packages can be unpacked with standard zip or unzip tools when you need extraction.
- Run any tool with `--help` to see version-specific flags.
- See the `usd-editor` reference table for per-tool usage guides.