Free SwirlX3D Viewer for VRML, X3D, and other 3D formats

The SwirlX3D Viewer is a free multiformat 3D viewer that displays 3D files in a variety of formats. It is a standalone application that can be used for opening VRML (.wrl), X3D (.x3d and .x3dv), Collada (.dae), 3DS (.3ds), OBJ (.obj), PLY (.ply), and STL (.stl) files. In version 2, the CollView Collada viewer has been integrated into the SwirlX3D viewer, and other 3D formats are now supported.

The latest version can be obtained from the DOWNLOAD page.

Collada and 3DS Support

The models from many 3D content creation tools are available in these formats. Now importing these models together with their textures is as easy as opening the file and viewing it. In addition, SwTranslator can be used to save these in either VRML, X3D or Collada format.

OBJ, PLY and STL Files

The output of scanner systems use these file formats. By continually adding new formats, Pinecoast is making it easier and easier to import high quality content into VRML and X3D.

Importing 3D Data

The SwTranslator is an enhanced version of the viewer, that allows models in a variety of 3D formats to be translated into either VRML, X3D or Collada format. See the SwTranslator page.

Introduction

Getting Started

For an introduction to navigation within a 3D scene go to the Navigation Basics page.
The examples section of this website illustrates some of the many uses of X3D.

Creating VRML and X3D Content

The SwirlX3D editor is an excellent choice for creating and editing 3D files. The software is available for a free trial.