Export File Formats

GLB / glTF 2.0

GLB is the recommended export format for most use cases. It packages meshes, materials, textures, and animations into a single binary file that loads efficiently in web browsers, game engines, and AR/VR runtimes.

Export options

Option	Default	Description
Embed textures	On	Bundles all textures inside the GLB file
Texture format	WebP	Output texture format (PNG, JPEG, WebP)
Max texture size	2048	Downscale textures larger than this value
Draco compression	Off	Lossy mesh compression (reduces size ~70%)
Export animations	On	Include all animation clips
Include extras	Off	Write ShapeBox-specific metadata in `extras`

glTF (separate files) exports a .gltf JSON descriptor alongside .bin geometry data and loose texture files in a folder — useful when you want to inspect or edit the file structure manually.

FBX

FBX is the best choice for handing off scenes to game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) or DCC tools (Maya, 3ds Max, Blender).

Export options

Option	Default	Description
FBX version	FBX 2020	Binary FBX format version
Scale factor	1.0	Apply a global scale multiplier
Up axis	Y-up	Coordinate system (Y-up or Z-up)
Embed textures	Off	Embed textures in the FBX (increases file size)
Export animations	On	Include animation clips as FBX takes

Note: Some ShapeBox material features (procedural shaders, custom environment effects) may not translate exactly to FBX. Preview in your target application.

OBJ / MTL

OBJ is a simple, widely-supported format for geometry handoff. It has no animation support and limited material fidelity.

Export options

Option	Default	Description
Package as ZIP	On	Bundle `.obj`, `.mtl`, and textures in a `.zip`
Material format	Standard MTL	Material description format
Texture format	PNG	Texture image format
Triangulate	On	Convert quads/ngons to triangles

USDZ

USDZ is Apple's format for AR Quick Look on iOS and macOS. Exported USDZ files can be shared and opened directly on iPhones and iPads without any app installation.

Requirements

Requires Pro plan or higher
Animations are supported (plays on device)
Physics simulation is not exported

STL

STL exports geometry only — no materials, no textures, no animations. It is specifically designed for 3D printing workflows.

Export options

Option	Default	Description
Format	Binary	Binary STL (smaller) or ASCII STL (human-readable)
Scale	1.0	Scene units to millimeter conversion factor
Merge meshes	On	Export entire selection as a single mesh

Important: Ensure your model is watertight (no open edges) before printing. ShapeBox does not perform mesh repair on export.