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3D to GIF

Turn 3D models into looping GIFs

Drop a GLB, STL, OBJ, FBX or any supported 3D file and get a spinning turntable GIF — with a transparent background if you want. Rendered entirely in your browser.

GIF embeds anywhere; MP4/WebM are far smaller for the same quality.
Square output. Bigger sizes take longer to render and encode.
Spin3s · 20 fps
BackgroundTransparent
Pick a solid background color, or switch on Transparent.
Ground shadow
A soft contact shadow under the model — the grounded, product-shot look.
Advanced options
How the model moves across the loop.
Spin1× CCW
Start angle0°
Which side of the model faces the camera to begin.
Camera height18°
Camera elevation — low for a hero angle, high for a top-down look.
Brightness1.00×
Exposure over the neutral studio default.

Capabilities

What this tool does

  • Works with GLB, glTF, OBJ, STL, FBX, PLY, DAE, 3MF, VRML, VTK and USD — including Draco/meshopt-compressed glTF.
  • Studio lighting and auto-framing — the model is centered and fits at every rotation angle.
  • 100% in-browser rendering: your model never leaves your device.
  • Transparent backgrounds for GIF, PNG and sprite sheets, or any solid color.
  • Optimized GIF palette with a stable global color table — no frame shimmer.

Process

How it works

  1. Drop your modelAny supported format loads locally. Add textures or .bin files alongside glTF.
  2. Tune the spinPick size, duration, frame rate and a solid or transparent background.
  3. Download the GIFOne click renders every frame and encodes the GIF on your device.

Notes

Good to know

  • The turntable shows the model’s static pose — skeletal animations are not played back (yet).
  • Rendering happens on your device, so speed depends on your GPU and the model size.
  • MP4 export needs a browser with WebCodecs (Chrome, Edge, Safari 16.4+, Firefox 130+) — WebM works everywhere.

FAQ

Questions, answered

How do I make a GIF from a 3D model?

Drop the model on this page, choose GIF, set the size and duration, and press Generate. The whole render happens in your browser and the GIF downloads instantly.

Can the GIF have a transparent background?

Yes — toggle the transparent background option. GIF uses 1-bit transparency, so it works best on solid-background pages.

Is my model uploaded to a server?

No. Loading, rendering and GIF encoding all run locally in your browser.

GIF or MP4 — which should I use?

GIFs auto-play everywhere (READMEs, chat apps, marketplaces). MP4 files are 5–10× smaller at much higher quality — use MP4 where video embeds are allowed.

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