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Format Support¶
instant3Dhub provides comprehensive support for over 30 industry-standard 3D formats, making it a versatile platform for visualization, collaboration, and data integration across various domains. Whether you’re working with CAD, BIM, or other 3D data, instant3Dhub ensures seamless handling of complex structures, precise geometry, and essential metadata.
Our format support is categorized into four key aspects: Structure, Geometry, PMI & Model Views, and Metadata. These categories reflect how instant3Dhub interprets and processes 3D data to deliver accurate and efficient results. For more details on these categories, refer to 3D Data Definitions.
To explore the specific details and capabilities of each format, click on the format name in the table below. Each link provides in-depth information about the format’s structure, geometry, metadata, and how it is supported by instant3Dhub.
With instant3Dhub, you can confidently work with a wide range of formats, ensuring compatibility and performance for your specific use case. Explore the table below to see the full list of supported formats and their capabilities.
Format |
Extensions |
Structure |
Geometry |
PMI & Model Views |
Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
.jt |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Catia V4 |
.CATShape |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
.CATPart, .CATProduct |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Catia V6 |
.3DXML |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
.stp, .step, .stpx |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
.prt |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
.ifc |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Yes |
|
PLM XML |
.plmxml |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
.stl |
Not supported by format |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Not supported by format |
|
VRML |
.vrml, .wrl, .wrz |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Not supported by format |
X3D |
.x3d |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Yes |
X3D VRML |
.x3v |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Yes |
X3D XML |
.x3d+xml |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Yes |
GLTF Binary |
.glb |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Not supported by format |
GLTF JSON / ASCII |
.gltf |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Not supported by format |
3MF |
.3mf |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Not supported by format |
OBJ |
.obj |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Not supported by format |
Collada |
.dae |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Yes |
OpenSG |
.osb |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Not supported by format |
FBX |
.fbx |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Yes |
3DS |
.3ds |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
TBD |
PLY |
.ply |
Not supported by format |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Not supported by format |
OFF |
.off |
Not supported by format |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
Not supported by format |
IGES |
.igs, .iges |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
TBD |
KBL |
.kbl |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
TBD |
RVM |
.rvm |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
TBD |
ACIS |
.sat, .sab |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
Microstation DGN |
.dgn |
Yes |
Yes |
TBD |
TBD |
DWG / DXF 3D |
.dwg,.dxf |
Yes |
Yes |
TBD |
TBD |
Parasolid |
.x_t,.x_b |
Yes |
Yes |
TBD |
Yes |
Creo (former ProE) |
.prt,.asm |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Revit |
.rvt, .rfa |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Rhino |
.3dm |
Yes |
Yes |
Not supported by format |
TBD |
Solid Edge |
.par, .asm |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
SOLIDWORKS |
.sldprt, .sldasm |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
*Not supported by format: This evaluation is based on a typical usage of a format and the understanding we have of 3D data. Formats might support these concept as described in 3D Data Definitions partily but not well enough for the typical usage in instant3Dhub.
Find the negotiation key for each format below:
Format |
Service Negotation Key |
|---|---|
model/JT |
|
Catia V4 |
model/vnd.dassault.catia.V4 |
model/vnd.dassault.catia.V5 |
|
Catia V6 |
model/vnd.dassault.catia.V6 |
model/step, model/step+xml, model/step+zip, model/step-xml+zip |
|
TBD |
|
PLM XML |
model/vnd.plmxml |
model/stl |
|
VRML |
model/vrml |
X3D |
TBD |
X3D VRML |
model/x3d-vrml |
X3D XML |
model/x3d+xml |
GLTF Binary |
model/gltf-binary |
GLTF JSON |
model/gltf+json |
3MF |
model/3mf |
OBJ |
model/obj |
Collada |
model/vnd.collada+xml |
OpenSG |
model/vnd.opensg |
FBX |
model/vnd.fbx |
3DS |
model/vnd.3ds |
PLY |
model/vnd.ply |
OFF |
model/vnd.off |
IGES |
model/iges |
IFC |
model/vnd.ifc |
KBL |
model/vnd.kbl |
RVM |
model/vnd.aveva.rvm |
ACIS |
model/vnd.dassault.acis |
Microstation DGN |
model/vnd.dgn |
DWG / DXF 3D |
model/vnd.autodesk.dxf |
Parasolid |
model/vnd.parasolid.transmit.binary |
ProE / Creo |
model/vnd.ptc.pro-eng |
Revit |
model/vnd.autodesk.revit |
Rhino |
model/vnd.rhino.3dm |
Solid Edge |
model/vnd.solidedge |
SOLIDWORKS |
model/vnd.solidworks |
model/vnd.siemens.nx.prt |