GLTF
glTF is an open standard 3D format by Khronos, dubbed the JPEG of 3D. It uses JSON for scene structure, separate .bin for geometry, and independent textures, enabling incremental loading and streaming. glTF 2.0 is the mainstream format for exchanging 3D content across web, mobile, and game engines.
Compared to GLB, glTF uses multiple files, ideal for CDN on-demand loading and resource reuse, but prone to reference loss. For single-file sharing, GLB is more reliable. For fine-grained loading or frequent partial updates, glTF offers flexibility.
Format Details
- Full Name
- GL Transmission Format (glTF 2.0)
- Type
- 3D Scene
- Open With
- Notes
- External resources (.bin, textures) need to be kept together
- May require additional tooling for CAD workflows
- Supported Features
- Common 3D format
GLTF Tools
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