glTF
GL Transmission Format · model/gltf+json · .gltf .glb
Overview
glTF is the Khronos standard for transmitting 3D scenes to WebGL and game engines. It preserves scene graphs, PBR materials, textures, and animations in a compact package designed for fast loading.
Typical use cases
- Web 3D
- Real-time rendering
- AR/VR assets
- Game asset exchange
Advantages
- Designed for web 3d
- None storage
- Open standard specification
- Browser support: Rendered natively by many WebGL tools and platforms
Disadvantages
- Complex scenes need tooling
- Binary variant is a separate file
- Not a CAD exchange format
How to open or use it
Open glTF files with an application that supports model/gltf+json. Editable in modern 3D tools and engines. For delivery, use a viewer or converter that reads gltf, glb.