What is X3D
X3DTM is a royalty-free open standards file format and run-time architecture to represent and communicate 3D scenes and objects. X3D graphics provides a system for the storage, retrieval and playback of 3D scenes in multiple applications, all within an open architecture to support a wide array of domains and user scenarios. The X3D family of standards is ratified by the International Standards Organization (ISO) to ensure archival stability and steady evolution.
X3D supports the direct use of the popular 3D model format, glTFTM along with many image, audio, and movie formats. It has a rich set of componentized features that can tailored for use in a large variety of 3D visualization environments including engineering and scientific visualization, CAD, architecture, medical visualization, training and simulation, multimedia, entertainment, and education.
X3D Features at a Glance
X3D has many built-in (intrinsic) features that allow application built to the X3D standard that provide interoperability, archivial, and durability.
- Direct import of popular and common media formats. It is not necessary to convert these formats before use.
- glTF for 3D models
- JPEG, PNG, GIF for images
- WAVE, MIDI, MP3 for audio
- MP1 for video
- Full support for a variety of mesh types including triangle, quad, and arbitrary-sided polygons
- Physically Based & Phong Rendering (PBR)
- Punctual, Directional, and Image lig
- Full animation of all objects
- User interaction detection and response
Read Further
- Creating your first X3D example
- Deploying X3D in your web or stand-alone application is described in Develop and Deploy X3D
- Several 3D content authoring tools support importing and exporting X3D
- X3D Detailed Support
- X3D Case Studies
- Drilling Rig description
X3DTM is a trademark of the Web3D Consortium. glTFTM is a trademark of Khronos Group and is used to identify the standard.
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