3D Gaussian Splats are being added to the glTF standard

Updated: new release candidate for the core glTF Gaussian Splatting Extension paves the way towards support for 3DGS data in glTF files.

Thursday, February 5th, 2026

Get Khronos Group's open-source iOS app for viewing glTF files

Free tool lets users view glTF and GLB files in augmented reality, with PBR materials. Source code available to other app developers.

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

glTF files can now include accurate translucent materials

Real-time 3D file format gets new extensions for PBR material properties like index of refraction.

Wednesday, July 14th, 2021

Get the free V-Ray glTF viewer

Visualise models in the popular real-time 3D file format using the V-Ray renderer with Chaos's new set of open-source Python scripts.

Tuesday, May 25th, 2021

Facebook introduces glTF 2.0 support for 'richer 3D posts'

Posts now display 3D models interactively, with PBR materials, You can export directly from Modo.

Friday, February 23rd, 2018

Khronos Group adds PBR materials to glTF 2.0

Open format for exchanging 3D assets between game engines or web apps now supports physically based rendering.

Saturday, June 17th, 2017

Nevercenter releases Silo 2026.1

Lightweight 3D modelling and UV mapping software gets a 100x boost in viewport rendering speed, plus full glTF support.

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

World Machine 4059 'Dragontail Peak' is out

Big update to the veteran terrain generation software adds support for VDM-based 'true 3D' terrain, and overhauls the 3D viewport.

Monday, May 18th, 2026

World Machine will support VDM-based terrain, not just heightmaps

Upcoming Dragontail Peak updates will also bring the veteran terrain-generation software to Linux and macOS as well as Windows.

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026

World Creator 2026.4 is out with a new free Community Edition

Check out the new features in the terrain-generation software for games and VFX, and its new free introductory edition.

Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

Open-source material authoring software Material Maker 1.6 is out

See the new features in the free alternative to Substance 3D Designer, including a Controlled Variations system for material variants.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

CLO Virtual Fashion releases Marvelous Designer 2026.0

New features in the 3D clothing design tool include a 3D Pencil, updates to garment rigging and animation, and glTF support.

Monday, April 20th, 2026

OpenUSD 26.03 adds support for 3D Gaussian Splats

3DGS data can now be converted from PLY format, stored natively in USD files, and rendered using the new hdParticleField renderer.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026