Convert 3MF to GLTF via Node.js

Render 3MF as GLTF without any 3D modeling and rendering software.

How to Convert 3MF to GLTF Using Node.js

In order to convert 3MF to GLTF, we’ll use

Aspose.3D for Node.js via Java

API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for Node.js. You can download its latest version directly from

Aspose Maven Repository

and by adding configuration in pom.xml. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.

Command line
install aspose.threed

Steps to Convert 3MF to GLTF via Node.js

Node.js programmers can easily load & convert 3MF files to GLTF in just a few lines of code.

Load 3MF file via the Scene class
Create an instance of GltfSaveOptions
Set GLTF specific properties for advanced conversion
Call the Scene.save method
Pass the output path with GLTF file extension & object of GltfSaveOptions

System Requirements

Before running the Node.js conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.

Microsoft Windows or Linux based OS.
Install Oracle JDK 7 or higher.
Aspose.3D for Node.js referenced in your project.

Node.js 3D Scene Manipulation Library

Aspose.3D is a CAD and Gameware API to load, modify and convert 3D files. API is a standalone and does not require any any 3D modeling or rendering software. One can easily use API for Discreet3DS, WavefrontOBJ, STL (ASCII, Binary), Universal3D, FBX (ASCII, Binary), Collada, glTF, PLY, GLB, DirectX and more formats.

3MF What is 3MF File Format?

3MF, 3D Manufacturing Format, is used by applications to render 3D object models to a variety of other applications, platforms, services and printers. It was built to avoid the limitations and issues in other 3D file formats, like STL, for working with the latest versions of 3D printers. 3MF is relatively a new file format that has been developed and published by the 3MF consortium. It is rich enough to fully describe a model, retaining internal information, colour, and other characteristics that makes it extensible for supporting new innovations in 3D printing. The format is extensible, able to be broadly adopted and free of issues besetting other widely used file formats.

GLTF What is GLTF File Format?

glTF (GL Transmission Format) is a 3D file format that stores 3D model information in JSON format. The use of JSON minimizes both the size of 3D assets and the runtime processing needed to unpack and use those assets. It was adopted for the efficient transmission and loading of 3D scenes and models by applications. glTF was developed by the Khronos Group 3D Formats Working Group and is also described as JPEG of 3D by its creators. The format defines an extensible, common publishing format for 3D content tools and services that streamlines authoring workflows and enables interoperable use of content across the industry. The intention behind the creation of glTF file format was to define an extensible, common publishing format for 3D content tools and services that should streamline authoring workflows and enable interoperable use of content across the industry. It minimizes runtime processing by applications using WebGL and other APIs.

Other Supported Conversions

You can also convert 3MF into many other file formats including few listed below.

3MF TO 3DS (3D Studio DOS Mesh)

3MF TO AMF (Additive Manufacturing Format)

3MF TO DAE (Digital Asset Exchange)

3MF TO FBX (3D Format)

3MF TO HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language)

3MF TO OBJ (3D File Format)

3MF TO PDF (Portable Document Format)

3MF TO PLY (Polygon File Format)

3MF TO RVM (AVEVA Plant Design Model)

3MF TO STL (Interchangeable 3D Surface Geometry)

3MF TO U3D (Universal 3D)