Convert VRML to glTF
Convert a VRML file to glTF in your browser. Free, no upload, no sign-up.
Convert VRML files to glTF directly in your browser. The converter parses the VRML mesh, rebuilds it in memory and writes it out as glTF, keeping every triangle. Nothing is uploaded, there is no file size limit beyond your computer's memory, and the result downloads instantly. glTF gives you a readable JSON scene that is easy to inspect, diff or post-process in a build pipeline.
How to convert VRML to glTF
- 1Drop your VRML file
Drag a .wrl file onto the box above or click to choose one. VRML 2.0 (VRML97) files are read; VRML 1.0 is not supported.
- 2Check the preview
The model renders in 3D so you can confirm it loaded correctly. Dimensions, volume and triangle count are shown next to it; open edges are flagged if the mesh is not watertight.
- 3Download the glTF
Adjust the export options if needed and click download. Buffers are embedded in the JSON as base64, so the output is a single file.
What is a VRML file?
VRML (.wrl) is a 1990s text format for 3D scenes on the web. It still shows up as the export format of older CAD systems and as the input format some full-color 3D printing services require, because it carries per-face colors.
Commonly used by: legacy CAD exports, full-color 3D printing services, KiCad 3D models
VRML 2.0 (VRML97) files are read; VRML 1.0 is not supported.
What is a glTF file?
glTF is the JSON form of the same Khronos standard as GLB. The .gltf file describes the scene as readable JSON; binary buffers and textures may be embedded as base64 or kept as separate files. It is convenient when you want to inspect or edit the scene description by hand.
Commonly used by: web developers, Babylon.js / three.js, Blender, Unity and Unreal importers
glTF gives you a readable JSON scene that is easy to inspect, diff or post-process in a build pipeline.
VRML vs glTF
| VRML | glTF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Virtual Reality Modeling Language | GL Transmission Format |
| Encoding | Text | Text |
| Geometry type | Triangle mesh | Triangle mesh |
| Colors | Yes | Yes |
| Textures | Yes | Yes |
| Materials | Yes | Yes |
| Stores units | No | Yes |
| Multiple objects | Yes | Yes |
| Typical use | legacy CAD exports, full-color 3D printing services, KiCad 3D models | web developers, Babylon.js / three.js, Blender |