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View 3D ABC Files Online

Use this free tool to view your 3D ABC (Alembic) files online without needing to install any software. Our ABC viewer tool will generate a real-time 3D preview of your ABC file with Pan and Zoom controls, allowing you to see your 3D model from any angle.

Our ABC viewing tool can load most ABC files, and we are working on improvements all the time to improve compatibility with all file formats. If you are looking to convert your 2D image files to 3D files, such as STL, then we have a 2D to 3D conversion tool here.

How to View your ABC File Online?

Here are two simple steps to display your ABC file in any web browser.

Upload an ABC

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

View your ABC

Once processed, your ABC file will be displayed in the web browser.

File Format Information for ABC

Extension	ABC
Full Name	Alembic
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	application/octet-stream
Format	Binary
Tools	ABC Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create ABC Animation, Text to ABC, ABC Viewer
Open With	Blender

Description

The ABC (Alembic) file format is a graphics format containing 3D content that was originally developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks and Industrial Light & Magic and released in 2011. The aim of the ABC format is to enable the efficient interchange of 3D assets between different working entities.

The format can contain a variety of 3D object formats, including polygon meshes, NURBS, parametric curves, and more. The files can be opened by many 3D graphics applications, including the popular open-source Blender application.

ABC 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I view my ABC file online?

First, click the "Upload..." button and select the ABC file you wish to view. Once your ABC file has been received it will be displayed in your browser.

How long does it take to view my ABC file?

We aim to process all ABC file viewing requests as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger or more complex files so please be patient.

How accurate is the ABC file viewer?

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