How to Open glTF Files in Blender

Import glTF into Blender, step by step

1. 1Check the fileOpen the .gltf in a text editor and look for a "uri" pointing at a .bin or image file. If there is one, keep those files in the same folder.
2. 2Import into BlenderFile › Import › glTF 2.0 (.glb/.gltf).
3. 3Check scale and orientationBlender works in metres and is Z-up (the glTF and FBX importers rotate Y-up files for you). glTF files are metres by convention, so they normally arrive at the right size.
4. 4Check materials and animationglTF carries PBR materials; textures embedded as data URIs in our export and can carry animation. Look at the model under a neutral light before you build on it.

What comes through

Things to watch for

• A .gltf that references separate .bin and texture files needs them in the same folder; a .gltf with embedded data imports on its own.
• Press Numpad . (period) after importing to frame the new object; tiny or huge models are usually a units issue, not a broken file.

Questions

Does Blender support glTF files?

Yes. Blender opens glTF files as shipped: File › Import › glTF 2.0 (.glb/.gltf).

Why is my glTF model the wrong size in Blender?

glTF files are metres by convention, while Blender works in metres. Press Numpad . (period) after importing to frame the new object; tiny or huge models are usually a units issue, not a broken file.

What is the best 3D format for Blender?

GLB and FBX are the most reliable choice for Blender. If you have a choice when exporting, pick GLB over glTF.

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