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3D Viewer for Google Drive
Free online 3D model viewer. Open and view GLB, GLTF, FBX, OBJ, and STL files directly from your Google Drive. Supports all major 3D file formats. You can measure, take snapshots, and create photorealistic AI renders using the Nano Banana model with your favorite 3D models.
Features
- Broad Format Support: Native support for GLB, GLTF, FBX, OBJ, and STL files.
- Drive & Gmail Integration: deeply integrated into Google Workspace; double-click a file in Drive or Gmail to open it instantly without downloading.
- Precision Tools: Inspect geometry with wireframe modes, measure distances/bounding boxes, and check model statistics (vertex/face counts).
- AI Rendering: Generate high-fidelity, photorealistic visualizations of your 3D assets using Google’s Nano Banana AI model directly within the browser.
How It Works
Once installed, the tool connects to your Google Drive. You simply double-click a 3D file stored in your cloud, and it opens in a lightweight web-based viewer. From there, you can rotate and inspect the geometry, perform measurements for quality control, or request an AI-enhanced render to visualize materials and lighting—all without installing heavy CAD software.
Use Cases
- Quick Design Reviews: Share a Drive link with non-technical clients so they can spin and view a product model in their browser.
- 3D Printing Verification: Check STL files for mesh errors or scale issues before sending them to a slicer.
- Marketing Assets: Use the AI rendering feature to quickly generate realistic product images from raw CAD files for presentations.
Pros & Cons
- Pros: Zero installation required; extremely convenient for Google Workspace users; private (files aren’t uploaded to a public gallery); AI rendering capabilities.
- Cons: Viewer-only (cannot edit geometry); AI features may be gated behind credits/paid plans; performance depends on browser WebGL capabilities for very large files.
Pricing
- Free: Core viewing features, basic measurements, and standard format support.
- Pro: Advanced AI rendering features and higher file size limits (planned).
How Does It Compare?
- vs. Sketchfab / Fab: Sketchfab is a public hosting platform and community for 3D portfolios. 3D Viewer for Google Drive is a private utility for viewing your own files where they already live (in Drive), without publishing them to the web.
- vs. Autodesk Viewer: Autodesk Viewer is an industrial-grade tool for complex engineering files (DWG, Revit). 3D Viewer is lighter, faster, and focused on common exchange formats (OBJ, GLB) for quick visual checks rather than deep CAD analysis.
- vs. Windows 3D Viewer / Apple Quick Look: OS-native viewers require you to download the file to your local machine first. 3D Viewer streams the data directly from the cloud, keeping your local disk clean and allowing viewing on any device (including Chromebooks).
Final Thoughts
For teams and creators living in the Google ecosystem, 3D Viewer for Google Drive removes the friction of “Download -> Open -> View -> Delete.” It effectively bridges the gap between file storage and visualization. While it doesn’t replace a full 3D editor or a dedicated portfolio site like Sketchfab, its specific integration with Drive makes it an essential “quality of life” utility for anyone who regularly manages 3D assets in the cloud. The addition of Nano Banana AI rendering transforms it from a passive viewer into a lightweight visualization tool.