Compatible 3D File Formats

ReferenceFor content managersUpdated 2025-01-20

✅ Direct Import ​

Vuframe handles 3D data exactly as it comes from your creation tools - no preparation, conversion, or optimization required.

Simply export your files regardless of polygon count, texture resolution, or animation complexity. Our software automatically handles resource management and rendering optimization.

3D Model Formats ​

Tip

There are no polygon/triangle limits as our software performance optimization and re-tesselation on import by default.

FormatExtensionImportExportAnimationsMaterialsTypical Use Case
glTF.gltf, .glb✓✓✓✓Web-optimized 3D content
USDZ.usdz, .usdc, .usda✓✓✓✓Apple ARKit models
FBX.fbx✓—✓✓Animation and rigged models
OBJ.obj✓✓—✓Static models
3DS.3ds✓—✓✓Legacy 3D content
COLLADA.dae✓—✓✓Cross-platform exchange
VRML.wrl✓—✓✓Legacy web content
X3D.x3d✓—✓✓Modern web content

3D Scan Formats ​

Tip

3D Scanning data will not be optimized on import.

FormatExtensionImportExportPoint CloudColorTypical Use Case
PLY.ply✓—✓✓High-detail scans
XYZ.xyz✓—✓—Raw scan data
PTS.pts✓—✓✓LiDAR scans
E57.e57✓—✓✓Industrial scans

File Size ​

Individual files should not exceed 10GB for optimal performance.

Key Features ​

  • Direct import without conversion
  • Full animation support where applicable
  • Complete material and texture handling
  • Hierarchical scene structure preservation
  • Multiple UV channel support