Microsoft 3D Viewer is a built-in application in Windows 10 that allows users to view, edit, and print 3D models. It supports a wide range of 3D file formats, including 3MF, FBX, OBJ, PLY, STL, and GLB[1][2][7][10]. With 3D Viewer, users can rotate, zoom, and pan around the 3D model to view it from different angles. It also offers several features that make it a powerful tool for viewing and editing 3D models. Some of its key features include:
- Lighting controls: Users can adjust the lighting of the 3D model to view it in different environments[1][12].
- Inspect model data: Users can view the properties of the 3D model, such as its dimensions, materials, and textures[1][12].
- Animation: Users can create animations using Paint 3D and view them in 3D Viewer[13].
- Augmented reality: When in Mixed Reality mode, the 3D Viewer can capture photos and videos of the scene that has your 3D model augmented into it[2].
How to Use Microsoft 3D Viewer
To use 3D Viewer on Windows 10, your device must meet the following system requirements[10]:
- Operating System: Windows 10 version 14393.0 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 equivalent or greater
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD 290 equivalent or greater
- RAM: 8GB+
Once you have confirmed that your device meets the system requirements, you can follow these steps to use Microsoft 3D Viewer[8]:
- Click on the Windows key and search for “3D Viewer”.
- Click on “3D Viewer” to open the application.
- Click on “Open” to select the 3D model you want to view.
- Use the mouse or touchpad to rotate, zoom, and pan around the 3D model.
- Adjust the lighting controls to view the 3D model in different environments.
- Use the animation feature to create animations using Paint 3D and view them in 3D Viewer.
- When in Mixed Reality mode, the 3D Viewer can capture photos and videos of the scene that has your 3D model augmented into it.
Conclusion
Microsoft 3D Viewer is a simple application with some powerful functionality that allows users to view, edit, and print 3D models. It supports a wide range of 3D file formats and offers several features that make it a powerful tool for viewing and editing 3D models. Users can adjust the lighting of the 3D model, view its properties, create animations, and view the 3D model in augmented reality. To use Microsoft 3D Viewer, your device must meet the system requirements, and you can follow the steps outlined above to use the application.
