How to Open GLB Files in Shopify
Shopify lets stores add 3D models to product media, which shoppers can spin on the product page and view in AR.
Short answer · Built in
Yes. Shopify opens GLB files as shipped: Products › open the product › Media › Add media, then upload the .glb.
Import GLB into Shopify, step by step
- 1Check the fileA GLB is self-contained: geometry, materials and textures are inside the one file, so there is nothing else to copy.
- 2Import into ShopifyProducts › open the product › Media › Add media, then upload the .glb.
- 3Check scale and orientationShopify works in metres (real-world size matters for AR) and is Y-up. GLB files are metres by convention, so they normally arrive at the right size.
- 4Check materialsGLB carries PBR materials and embedded textures and can carry animation. Look at the model under a neutral light before you build on it.
What comes through
| Shape | Yes, always. |
| Colours and materials | Yes: PBR materials and embedded textures. |
| Textures | Yes. |
| Animation | Shopify doesn't play animation. |
Things to watch for
- Shopify uses the GLB for the 3D viewer and generates the USDZ that iPhones need for AR.
- Model products at real-world size in metres, so they appear life-sized when shoppers use AR.
Questions
- Does Shopify support GLB files?
- Yes. Shopify opens GLB files as shipped: Products › open the product › Media › Add media, then upload the .glb.
- Why is my GLB model the wrong size in Shopify?
- GLB files are metres by convention, while Shopify works in metres (real-world size matters for AR). Model products at real-world size in metres, so they appear life-sized when shoppers use AR.
- What is the best 3D format for Shopify?
- GLB is the most reliable choice for Shopify. GLB is one of them, so you're already using a good option.
Menu names follow Shopify's current release. Check the official Shopify documentation if your version differs.
Written with AI assistance by the Renderlyst team in October 2026. Format support reflects each app's current release as we understand it, and we link the official documentation so you can confirm it for your version. Spotted something out of date? Email alishbakhalid766@gmail.com.