.gltf glTF model
3D models
| MIME type | model/gltf+json |
|---|---|
| Description | glTF model |
| Acronym | glTF – GL Transmission Format |
| Category | 3D models |
| Based on | application/json |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .gltf file?
A .gltf file is a “glTF model” (MIME type model/gltf+json). glTF stands for GL Transmission Format.
How do I open a .gltf file?
With a 3D program such as Blender (free) or a suitable CAD viewer; Windows 3D Viewer also displays many formats.
How can you tell a genuine .gltf file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.gltf shows the guessed type.
Which format is .gltf based on?
Technically a .gltf file is a subtype of “JSON document” (application/json), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .gltf?
The MIME type is model/gltf+json. In the Apache web server: AddType model/gltf+json .gltf; in nginx: types { model/gltf+json gltf; }.