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Convert Your 3D Mesh/Model WRL Files to VTK

Our free and fast tool will convert most 3D mesh or WRL (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) model files to a standard VTK (Visualization Toolkit) file that can then be edited further in most popular 3D editing packages such as Blender or 3D printed without any further processing. Our conversion tool can also batch convert multiple WRL files; up to 25 files at a time can be converted.

To convert your WRL file, click the Upload button above and select the file to convert. Once selected, the file will be converted to a VTK file and will be ready for download shortly afterwards. For more information about the WRL to VTK conversion process, see the conversion information section below.

How to Convert your WRL to VTK Online?

Here are two simple steps to convert your WRL to VTK.

Upload a WRL

Click the "Upload a WRL File" button and select a WRL to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your VTK

Click the download link once completed to receive your VTK file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my WRL file to VTK?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your WRL file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the WRL to VTK conversion has completed, you can download your VTK file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my WRL to VTK?

We aim to process all WRL to VTK conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.

How accurate is the WRL to VTK conversion?

We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.

Is it safe to convert my WRL to VTK on ImageToStl.com?

Yes, of course! We do not store the WRL file you submit to us. The resulting VTK file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert my WRL to VTK on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our WRL to VTK tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.

What if I am using an Ad Blocker, will that affect things?

Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our WRL conversion tool please consider white-listing our site. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits on some of our tools and processing/conversion times will be longer.

Can I get support with converting my WRL to VTK?

Yes. When you have converted your WRL to VTK, there is a "Feedback" option that you can use to let us know of any issues you encountered when converting your file.

I have several WRL files; can I batch convert my WRL to VTK?

Yes! Our WRL tool supports full batch conversions. You can upload up to 25 and WRL files at a time. Our tool will convert them all as quickly as possible. Once completed, you can either download the VTK files individually or download them all in a single ZIP file.

Comparing WRL and VTK Features

 

WRL Features

  • Mesh Geometry (Vertices and Faces)
  • Vertex Normals
  • Face Normals
  • Vertex Colors
  • Face Materials (Excluding textures)
  • Textures
  • Point Cloud
  • Multiple Objects Per File
  • Object Transforms (Translation, Rotation, and Scale)
  • Bones/Joints
  • Animations
  • Suitable for 3D Printing

VTK Features

  • Mesh Geometry (Vertices and Faces)
  • Vertex Normals
  • Face Normals
  • Vertex Colors
  • Face Materials (Excluding textures)
  • Textures
  • Point Cloud
  • Multiple Objects Per File
  • Object Transforms (Translation, Rotation, and Scale)
  • Bones/Joints
  • Animations
  • Suitable for 3D Printing

File Format Information for WRL to VTK

ExtensionWRL
Full NameVirtual Reality Modeling Language
Type3D Model
Mime Typemodel/vrml x-world/x-vrml application/x-cc3d
FormatText
ToolsWRL Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create WRL Animation, Compress WRL, WRL Asset Extractor, Text to WRL, WRL Viewer
Open WithMeshLab

Description

The WRL file format is a 3D-based model format originally created in the 1990's that was aimed at website usage. The format is text-based and contains 3D geometry data such as vertices, faces, simple shapes, material information, and more.

This format, when launched, was hoped to become a standard 3D format; however, due to the large file sizes, it didn't see wide adoption, although it is a supported format within some CAD software applications. It was later superseded by the X3D file format, which shares most of the functionality of WRL files.

WRL Notes

If your WRL file contains textures, these will be ignored. If a material contains color information, this will be translated where possible.

Supported Features

  • Mesh geometry
  • Mesh material colors
  • Vertex colors

Unsupported Features

  • Textures
ExtensionVTK
Full NameVisualization Toolkit
Type3D Model
Mime Typeapplication/octet-stream
FormatBinary
ToolsVTK Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create VTK Animation, Text to VTK, VTK Viewer

Description

The VTK file format is a 3D modeling and graphics format supported by the Visualization Toolkit. Created in the '90s, the Visualization Toolkit provides a series of data and visual tools for advanced 3D modeling applications. Some example functions of the toolkit include polygon simplification, mesh repair and smoothing, and more.

The format has evolved over the years. It started out as a simple text-based format that could be edited within a simple text editor. Additional features have been added over the years, with the most recent version of the format supporting an XML-based format.

VTK Notes

Any model converted to the VTK format will be stored in a triangulated mesh format.

Supported Features

  • Polygon mesh
  • Triangle strip-base mesh

How does it work?

Converting from the WRL file format to VTK can be a complex process, and any tool used for this conversion process needs to be able to handle a variety of data conversion tasks as well as identify any defects within the 3D model and fix them. Here we will explain the conversion process used by our tool to accurately convert your WRL file to a valid VTK 3D model. Let's start with the conversion process, which involves the following steps:

Step 1: Read the Source WRL File

In its simplest form, an WRL file is a plain text file containing human-readable 3D data such as vertices, faces, normals, and more. When combined, these make up the 3D model you see on your screen.

For more information regarding the WRL file format, please see this great article that goes into a lot of detail explaining the WRL format.

Step 2: Process File Data

With the WRL file data read, our tool generates an internal representation of the full 3D model and will attempt to fix any geometry issues encountered. Along with repairing any issues with the 3D model, the tool will remove any duplicated vertices and prepare the model for exporting to the VTK format.

Step 3: Saving to the VTK Format

With the conversion process entering its final stages, our tool now needs to take the in-memory 3D model we have created in step 2 and convert it to the VTK format.

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