> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://flora.magneticarcade.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://flora.magneticarcade.com/getting-started/conversion.md).
# Conversion
Convert GameObject-based prefabs to instanced data and back again, with full round-trip support.
Convert prefab instances into Flora renderers, containers, or Terrain trees.
> Each object must be a prefab or prefab variant.
## Contextual Menus
Right-click selected prefab instances in the Scene view or Hierarchy:
* **Convert To Instance Renderer(s)**
* **Create Instance Container(s)** or **Combine Instance Container(s)**
* **Convert To Tree**
### Instance Renderer
Adds [`FloraInstanceRenderer`](/scripts/instance-renderer.md) to a prefab instance with an LODGroup or MeshRenderer.
### Instance Container
**Create Instance Container(s)** replaces selected GameObjects with a [serialized container](/scripts/instance-container.md) of transforms. Use it when instances do not need scripts or colliders.
> Conversion destroys the original GameObjects.
Use **Combine Instance Container(s)** when multiple selected containers use the same prefab and should be merged into the active container.
### Trees
**Convert To Tree** converts objects inside a Terrain's bounds into tree instances.
To convert trees back to GameObjects:
1. Activate the context from the Scene View overlay.
2. Select instances in the **Scene View**.
3. Right-click to open the context menu.
4. Select **Convert to GameObjects**.
Use **Edit Trees** in the Terrain Inspector to convert every tree of one prototype.
