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Text to GLB

Turn text into colored GLB 3D letters, ready for web and AR displays.

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About This Tool

Generate 3D text with basic material colors and export it as a single GLB file. The model is ready for Web use, Quick Look / Scene Viewer, and can be imported into Blender or Three.js. For 3D printing, use Text to STL instead.

Tips

  • 1GLB keeps colors, ideal for display
  • 2Import into Blender or Three.js
  • 3Use Text to STL for physical prints

About Configuration Options

Text Input

Text

DefaultAny3D.cc

The text content to convert into a 3D model. Multi-line text is supported.

Font

DefaultOswald (Display Bold)

The typeface used to generate the 3D text geometry. Different fonts produce different stroke widths and character shapes.

Oswald (Display Bold)Recommended

Condensed display sans with strong strokes, good for titles and 3D printing.

Inter (Modern Sans)

Neutral modern sans for readable body text and UI-like labels.

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Cinzel (Classic Serif)

Classic serif for premium badges, plaques, and heritage labels.

Roboto Mono (Engineering)

Monospace for dimensions, SKUs, and technical callouts.

Noto Sans SC (CJK)

Sans covering Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean glyphs.

Noto Sans Arabic

Sans covering Arabic script with print-ready stroke weight.

Size & Ratio

Width (X)

Default30

Range5 – 100

The overall width of the text geometry in millimeters.

Height (Y)

Default6

Range2 – 50

The overall height of the text geometry in millimeters.

Depth (Z)

Default3

Range0.5 – 20 · step 0.5

The extrusion depth of the text in millimeters. Controls how far the text extends outward.

Uniform Size

Lock all three dimensions to scale proportionally, preserving the aspect ratio.

Lock Ratio

DefaultOn

Keep the width-to-height ratio fixed when resizing.

OnRecommended
Off

Orientation

Orientation

DefaultUpright

Choose whether the text stands upright or lies flat for 3D printing.

UprightRecommended

Text extends upward from the build plate. Best for nameplates and signs.

Flat

Text geometry lies flat. Useful for inlay designs and flat badges.

Position Offset

Offset X

Default0

Range-50 – 50 · step 0.5

Move the text geometry left or right on the X axis.

Offset Y

Default0

Range-20 – 50 · step 0.5

Move the text geometry up or down on the Y axis.

Offset Z

Default0

Range-20 – 20 · step 0.5

Move the text geometry forward or backward on the Z axis.

Bevel

Bevel Thickness

Default0.5

Range0 – 3 · step 0.1

Controls how much the edges of the text are rounded. Adds a polished look but increases face count.

Bevel Segments

Default3

Range1 – 8

The number of segments used to create the bevel curve. More segments produce smoother bevels at the cost of more geometry.

Base Plate

Base Height

Default2

Range0.5 – 20 · step 0.5

The thickness of the base plate beneath the text. A thicker base provides more stability and keeps letters attached.

Base Padding Width

Default2

Range0 – 20 · step 0.5

Extra horizontal margin around the text on the base plate.

Base Padding Depth

Default2

Range0 – 20 · step 0.5

Extra vertical margin around the text on the base plate.

Base Bevel

DefaultOff

Whether to round the edges of the base plate.

OffRecommended
On

Base Bevel Radius

Default0.3

Range0.1 – 3 · step 0.1

The radius of the base plate corner rounding.

Base Bevel Segments

Default2

Range1 – 8

The number of segments for the base plate bevel curve.

Colors

Text Color

Default#3b82f6

The color of the extruded text geometry. For 3MF and GLB, this color is preserved in the output file.

Base Color

Default#9ca3af

The color of the base plate. Only preserved in 3MF and GLB output formats.

Format Information

Output format

Extension:
glb
Full Name:
GL Transmission Format Binary (glTF 2.0)
Type:
3D Model
Format:
GLB
Tools:
Three.js、Babylon.js、Blender
Open With:
3D Model Viewer、GLB Viewer
Description:
GLB is the binary glTF 2.0 format from Khronos Group, packing meshes, materials, textures, and animations into one file. It is the standard for Web 3D and AR/VR, used by Three.js, Babylon.js, model-viewer, and e-commerce previews for self-contained, reliable distribution. GLB supports PBR materials, skeletal animations, Draco and Meshopt compression, suitable for web, AR, and cross-software use. However, it loses CAD parametric history when tessellated from STEP or native CAD. For 3D printing, use STL or 3MF as slicers cannot import GLB.

Notes:

  • Some 3D printing slicers cannot directly import GLB files
  • Not suitable for CAD parametric editing

Supported Features:

  • Single self-contained binary file
  • PBR material support (base color, metallic, roughness, normal maps)
  • Skeletal animation, skinning, and morph targets
  • Draco mesh compression and KTX2 texture compression
  • Multi-mesh nodes and scene hierarchy

How to Use

1

Enter Your Text

Type the text you want to turn into a 3D model. Multi-line input is supported.

2

Customize the Geometry

Choose a font, adjust size, extrusion depth, bevel and an optional base. Colors preview live.

3

Download GLB

Download your GLB single-file model ready to use.

Frequently Asked Questions

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About this tool

Q

What is the difference between GLB and STL text?

A

GLB preserves material colors, so it suits screen display, AR, and web viewers. STL contains only geometry information and no color, so it is the better fit for 3D printing.

Q

Can I use the generated text in AR?

A

Yes. GLB is the standard format used by iOS Quick Look and Android Scene Viewer, so the exported model opens directly in those AR viewers. It can also be embedded in a web page without any extra conversion.

Q

Does it include complex textures?

A

No. The model contains material colors, but it does not include complex texture maps. If you need textures, import the GLB into Blender or another 3D editor and add them there.

Q

Can one export produce multiple independent objects?

A

No. This tool extrudes the characters you type into a single 3D text mesh; it is not an AI scene generator and will not create objects from a free-form prompt. For a multi-object scene, generate each part separately and combine them in Blender or another 3D editor.

Q

Can I make the text follow a curve or arc?

A

No. Text is generated along a straight baseline, and multi-line text is supported, but curved or arc layouts are not. To get curved typography, generate straight letters first, then bend or arrange them in Blender or another 3D editor.

Q

How are colors preserved in the GLB?

A

The text and the base are stored as two separate nodes, each with its own material color. The colors you set are kept in the exported file, so after importing into Blender, Three.js, or another glTF tool, each part can be recolored or re-textured independently.

General questions

Q

Is Any3D completely free?

A

Yes, Any3D's core features are free to use forever. We provide format conversion, model optimization, and online preview at no cost, with no registration required.

Q

Are my files uploaded to your servers?

A

No. Files you select are processed only in your browser on this device, so they never leave your device and are never sent to our servers. We don't store any user files; after processing, related data in browser memory is released.

Q

Do I need to install software?

A

No installation required. Any3D is entirely browser-based; just open the webpage to use all features. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and other major operating systems.

Q

Is there a file size limit?

A

The processing capacity depends on your device performance and the model's vertex count and texture complexity, rather than file size alone. We impose no file size limit, but when a model exceeds what your device can handle, the page may lag or even crash.