Send a 3D model by link with in-browser viewing
Send GLB, GLTF, OBJ, FBX, STL or PLY files via a secure link. Recipients open the link and explore the model in their browser — rotate, zoom, no Blender or paid viewer, no account, no ads.
Free, no sign-up, temporary link. Ideal to deliver a mock-up to a client, a product prototype or a 3D asset for review.
This guide explains how to send a 3D model by link for in-browser exploration. Explore mode provides a built-in 3D viewer: rotate, zoom. Textures and materials are intentionally normalized for preview; the downloaded file remains the reference for CAD.
Why send a 3D model by link instead of a raw file
A 3D file sent as an attachment or download-only link forces recipients to install Blender, a CAD viewer or hunt for compatible software. Dedicated 3D platforms often require accounts and subscriptions. With a FileVert link in Explore mode, recipients rotate and zoom in their browser and download the source file only to import into CAD or manufacturing. The web preview may simplify geometry for display — visual validation only, not editing.
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Prepare your 3D file
Export as GLB, GLTF, OBJ, FBX, STL or PLY. GLB/GLTF often work best in browsers. Large files may limit preview; full download stays available.
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Start the transfer
Drop the file on the send page. No account required for standard free sending.
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Check that Explore mode is on
Explore mode is on by default for compatible transfers. Keep it on for in-browser 3D exploration; turn it off only if you require direct download.
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Share the link
Copy the secure link and send it by message or email. Recipients open the link and manipulate the 3D view on the page; they download the file only to import into other software.
Exploring a 3D model received by link: what recipients see
When recipients open the link, an interactive 3D scene appears in their browser: rotate, zoom, orbit around the model. They validate shape or volume without installing software. Display may be a simplified mesh — non-editable preview; downloaded file remains the reference for precise CAD work.
Typical situations
Architect
Send a volume mock-up: the client rotates it on screen.
Product designer
Share a digital prototype for shape approval before manufacturing.
Game designer
Send an asset for in-game feel without a heavy tool chain.
Built-in 3D viewer: what Explore mode provides
- In-browser exploration: rotate, zoom, no software to install.
- Browser-compatible formats: GLB, GLTF, OBJ, FBX, STL, PLY (other 3D files can be sent by link; interactive preview not guaranteed).
- Preview before download: visual validation, then pro import if needed.
- Normalized preview: textures intentionally simplified (neutral material), mesh sometimes lightened — shape check, not finishes.
- Free transfer, no sign-up, temporary link (2 to 15 days depending on plan).
- Source file download always available for CAD, 3D print or game pipelines.
3D viewer controls (for recipients)
After opening the link, recipients click the model to open full-screen preview. The controls below match the 3D viewer built into Explore mode.
Mouse
- Left click + dragOrbit around the model.
- ALT + left click + dragTurntable rotation: pivot around the vertical axis without tilting the view.
- Right click or middle button + dragPan the view (CAD / Blender style).
- Scroll wheelZoom in or out.
Touch screen
- 1 finger + dragOrbit around the model.
- 2 fingers (pinch)Zoom in or out.
ESC closes full-screen preview. ‹ › arrows switch files when several models are in the transfer. Download saves the source file.
Send a 3D mock-up to a client without a dedicated platform
For architects, product designers and 3D studios: a FileVert link is a strong alternative to raw file sends or paid galleries (Sketchfab Pro, CAD viewers) for simple approvals. Clients open the link, rotate the model in their browser, and download the heavy file only to rework it.