3D FBX Viewer

View and interact with FBX 3D models directly in your browser. Upload your models and explore them from every angle without installing any software. No Signup Required.

Upload FBX Model

Drag & drop your FBX file here or click to browse

Supports FBX files

What is an FBX File?

FBX (Filmbox) is a popular file format for 3D models and animations, developed and owned by Autodesk. It's designed to provide interoperability between digital content creation applications.

Key features of FBX files include:

  • Universal Compatibility: Widely supported across many 3D applications, making it excellent for transferring 3D assets between different software.
  • Complete 3D Data: Contains models, materials, textures, animations, rigging, and scene information.
  • Industry Standard: Commonly used in game development, film production, and architectural visualization.
  • Animation Support: Excellent for transferring animated models with skeletal rigs and keyframe animations.

FBX files serve as a bridge between different 3D applications, allowing artists and developers to work with 3D content across multiple platforms and software packages.

Smart Snaps

Did You Know?

The FBX format was originally created by Kaydara, a Canadian company, for their motion capture software "Filmbox" in 1996.

Autodesk acquired Kaydara in 2006 and transformed FBX into one of the most ubiquitous 3D interchange formats.

Despite its widespread use, FBX remains a proprietary format with its full specification unpublished.

This has led to a fascinating ecosystem of reverse-engineered libraries and tools created by developers to work with FBX files outside of Autodesk's ecosystem.

The format has evolved through multiple versions, with significant changes between binary versions that sometimes cause compatibility challenges across different software generations.

Technical Insight

FBX files employ a sophisticated hierarchical data structure that can represent complex 3D scenes.

The binary version uses a custom serialization format with node records and property templates that efficiently encode geometric data, material definitions, and animation curves.

What makes FBX particularly powerful is its ability to store skeletal animation data with complex bone hierarchies and skinning information.

The format supports both forward and inverse kinematics data, enabling realistic character animations.

FBX also includes a reference coordinate system that uses a right-handed Y-up convention, though this often requires transformation when moving between applications with different coordinate systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with the 3D FBX Viewer?

Our 3D FBX Viewer allows you to upload and view 3D models in FBX format directly in your browser. You can rotate, zoom, and inspect models from all angles without needing specialized software.

What is an FBX file?

FBX (Filmbox) files are a popular 3D file format developed by Autodesk. These files contain 3D models, scenes, animations, and other 3D content used in game development, architectural visualization, and film production.

How do I use the 3D FBX Viewer?

Simply upload your FBX file using the upload button, and the 3D model will appear in the viewer. You can then use your mouse to rotate the model, scroll to zoom in/out, and right-click and drag to pan the view.

What size FBX files can I upload?

The viewer supports FBX files up to 50MB in size. Larger files may take longer to load depending on your internet connection speed.

Is my 3D model data secure?

Yes, your 3D models are processed entirely in your browser. We never upload or store your models on our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security of your intellectual property.

Can I download or export models from the viewer?

The 3D FBX Viewer is designed for viewing only. It doesn't currently support exporting to other formats or downloading modified versions of the models.

Which browsers support the 3D FBX Viewer?

The 3D FBX Viewer works best on modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. Make sure your browser is updated to the latest version for optimal performance.

Does the 3D FBX Viewer support animations?

Yes, our 3D FBX Viewer supports basic animations if they are included in the FBX file. You can play, pause, and scrub through animations using the viewer controls.

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