Open 3D Models Online, Free
Check a 3D print or a model from a designer on any device. Spin it around, look at the wireframe, and save a picture of the view.
How to Open a 3D Model File
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Open Glance
Open Glance in your browser, or install the free Windows app.
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Choose your 3D Model file
Tap Choose a File, or drag the 3D Model file onto the page. It stays on your device.
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Explore it
Drag to orbit, pinch or scroll to zoom, switch to wireframe, and export a snapshot.
What You Can Do With 3D Model Files
Orbit and Zoom
Turn the model with a finger or the mouse, and snap to front, side or top views.
Wireframe and Grid
See the mesh, a floor grid and shadows, or let it rotate on its own.
Snapshots
Export the current view as a picture.
Your 3D Model Files Never Leave Your Device
Most online viewers upload your file to their server. Glance reads it right in your browser, so nothing is sent anywhere, and it keeps working offline.
Free and Open Source
No account, no adverts, no watermark. Read every line of the code on GitHub.
View the SourceQuestions About 3D Model Files
Can I check an STL before 3D printing?
Yes. Open it to see its shape and size from every side before you send it to the slicer.
Is Glance's 3D Model viewer free?
Yes. Glance is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, with no account, adverts or watermarks.
Are my 3D Model files uploaded anywhere?
No. Glance opens files on your own device, in your browser or in the Windows app. Nothing is sent to a server, so it is safe for private documents.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Install Glance from your browser (Add to Home Screen on a phone) and it opens files with no internet connection.
Can I open 3D Model files on iPhone, Android or Mac?
Yes. The browser version works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on phones, tablets and computers. The Windows app adds Explorer thumbnails and opening files with a double-click.