Introduction
Learn what ShapeBox is and how it empowers you to create immersive 3D web experiences — no software to install, no coding required.
Introduction
ShapeBox is a cloud-based 3D creation platform that lets anyone design, publish, and share immersive 3D web experiences — directly from the browser. There is no software to install and no code to write.
What is ShapeBox?
ShapeBox is a SaaS (Software as a Service). You subscribe, log in, and start creating immediately. Your projects are stored securely in the ShapeBox cloud and accessible from any device at any time.
With ShapeBox you can:
- Build interactive 3D websites that live at a permanent, shareable URL
- Create virtual showrooms, product configurators, and immersive presentations
- Design 3D portfolios and creative brand experiences
- Publish directly to the web in seconds — no server, no deployment, no code
Who uses ShapeBox?
| Role | What they build |
|---|---|
| Designers | Immersive product showcases, portfolio experiences |
| Marketers | Interactive landing pages, 3D advertisements |
| Educators | Engaging virtual classrooms, training simulations |
| Developers | Custom 3D apps via the scripting API and Plugin SDK |
| Event organizers | Virtual venues, online conferences, live experiences |
How it works
- Sign up — create a free account at shapebox.io. No credit card required.
- Create — use the visual editor to build your 3D scene with drag-and-drop objects, materials, and lighting.
- Extend — add interactivity with plugins from the Marketplace, or write your own using JavaScript.
- Publish — go live with one click. Your scene gets a permanent shareable URL.
- Share — embed it on your website, post the link, or invite collaborators.
Key features
- Browser-native — runs entirely in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. Nothing to download, ever.
- Visual, code-free editing — a fully visual interface designed for creators, not engineers.
- Plugin Marketplace — hundreds of plugins to add behaviours, animations, and integrations without code.
- Real-time collaboration — invite teammates to edit the same scene simultaneously.
- XR-ready — your published scenes work in VR and AR headsets out of the box.
- One-click publishing — make your scene live in seconds, hosted on ShapeBox's global CDN.
ShapeBox is a SaaS. You pay for a subscription plan, and ShapeBox handles infrastructure, rendering, hosting, and delivery. Nothing runs on your machine.
Plans
ShapeBox is available on several plans:
- Free — up to 3 projects, basic asset library, public publishing.
- Pro — unlimited projects, custom domains, private scenes, analytics, priority support.
- Team — everything in Pro plus real-time collaboration and shared asset libraries.
- Enterprise — custom SLAs, SSO, dedicated infrastructure, and onboarding support.
See shapebox.io/pricing for up-to-date details.
Next steps
Continue to Account Setup to create your account, or jump straight to the Quick Start and build your first 3D scene in minutes.