Heimdall3D Alternatives

Heimdall3D is described as 'Turns the Windows Explorer preview pane into a 3D model viewer at AAA game quality, so a model is lit, shaded and turning in the folder where its file sits. Thumbnails in the file list, and EXR, HDR and TIFF images and BVH motion capture open the same way' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are five alternatives to Heimdall3D for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Heimdall3D alternative is Online 3D Viewer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Heimdall3D are Exhibit, 3D Viewer Online, GeometryViewer and Open3D Viewer.

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  1. Online 3D Viewer is an engine to visualize 3D models online.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    Based on the F3D library that supports many file formats, from digital content to scientific datasets including glTF, USD, STL, STEP, PLY, OBJ, FBX, Alembic and many more. Drag and drop 3d models into the app and export an image of the 3d model.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • GNOME
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  3. View, Measure, Share and Embed 3D models and 2D drawings directly in your browser. No installation required, works on computers, smartphones and tablets. Files supported : STP, IGS, STL, PLY, OBJ with MTL, DXF...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Free browser-based 3D file viewer. No install, no signup. Opens STL, OBJ, GLB, GLTF, 3MF and FBX files. Share models with a permanent link or embed in any website.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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  5. Free cross-platform 3D file viewer for STL, GLB, OBJ, STEP, IGES and more. Replaces the discontinued Microsoft 3D Viewer on Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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