# ![Triangulate Faces icon](images/icons/Face_Triangulate.png) Triangulate Faces

The __Triangulate Faces__ tool reduces selected faces to their base triangles. This creates a faceted, non-smooth appearance. 

![Triangulate Object Example](images/TriangulateObject_Example.png)

> **Tip:** When you triangulate faces, you can smooth the hard edges with the [Smooth Group Editor window](smoothing-groups.md).

