Edit
Change materials, textures, meshes, UVs and animation in the 3D Model Creator.
The GLB File Format
GLB is the single-file, binary form of glTF 2.0: meshes, materials, textures and animations packed into one file that loads fast on the web.
.glbGLB (binary glTF 2.0)
What is a GLB file?
A GLB holds a scene: a hierarchy of nodes with meshes, physically based (PBR) materials, embedded textures, skeletons and animation clips. Units are metres and Y is up.
Because everything is in one binary file, GLB is easy to upload, share and load in browsers, AR viewers and game engines.
When to use GLB
Good for
- 3D on websites and in AR
- Game and real-time assets
- Sharing a textured, animated model as one file
Not ideal for
- Exact engineering geometry (use STEP)
How to open, edit and create GLB files online
View
Preview a GLB on the viewer page, or upload it to share a link or embed.
Create
Models made in VIZON download as GLB, and CAD parts export to GLB.
GLB compared with other 3D formats
| Format | Geometry | Units | Materials | Animation | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEP / STP | Exact solids (B-rep) | Stored | Colours only | No | CAD exchange, manufacturing |
| STL | Triangles | Not stored | No | No | 3D printing |
| GLB | Triangles + scene | Metres | PBR + textures inside | Yes | Web, AR, games |
| glTF | Triangles + scene | Metres | PBR, textures beside | Yes | Web pipelines |
| FBX | Triangles + scene | Stored | Yes | Yes | Game engines, DCC tools |
Related guides: How to Create a 3D Model Online
GLB file questions
What is the difference between GLB and glTF?
They are the same format. glTF is JSON with separate binary and texture files; GLB packs everything into one binary file.
How do I edit a GLB file online?
Upload it to VIZON and open it in the 3D Model Creator, then download the edited GLB.
Can a GLB file contain animation?
Yes. GLB supports skeletal, transform and morph animations. VIZON plays them and can export new ones.
Open your GLB file in VIZON
Upload it to your library and open it in the browser, on any computer.