News & Features

Collaborative 3D Scenes with IIIF Manifests
2026 Feb 26
Live interactive web visualization and text modified and the results reloaded using the Load Manifest into Viewer.

IIIF a consortium of leading cultural institutions has announced a draft  specification for presenting computer-based 3D content.

Live interactive web visualization, and text can be modified and the results reloaded using the Load Manifest into Viewer.

RawKee code base support for Blender and other DCC applications and formats
2026 Feb 26
RawKee code base support in multiple DCC applications and formats.

University of North Dakota DREAM Lab is working on RawKee X3D exporter ecosystem to expand on the existing RawKee code base to support multiple DCC applications and formats.

Web3D 2026 – Call for Papers
2026 Jan 27
Web3D 2026 – Call for Papers Now Open!

Web3D 2026 – Call for Papers - Now Open!

Web3D Consortium: 2025 Year-End Report
2026 Jan 5
A Year of Interoperability, Innovation, and Community Engagement

Message from the Executive Director, Anita Havele

Highlights from Web3D 2025 Conference
2025 Sep 18
Thank you for joining us at Web3D 2025 in Siena, Italy. This year’s event brought together a vibrant community of innovators, creators, and thought leaders in the field of 3D web technologies.

Web3D 2025 attendees had the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, engage in insightful discussions, and explore the latest advancements in Web3D technologies. 

Windows Installer for X_ITE Sunrize X3D Editor
2025 Sep 14
X_ite's Sunrize X3D Editor, now Available as a Windows Setup.exe Installer. The dedicated Windows installer makes the Editor more accessible and user-friendly for a wider community.

Sunrize X3D Editor can now be installed on Windows using a standard Setup.exe package — making installation smoother, faster, and more consistent for everyone on the Windows platform.

SIGGRAPH 2025 Highlights
2025 Aug 20
Web3D Consortium celebrated its 30th year of 3D Web technology innovations at SIGGRAPH 2025! Sharing new alliances, showcasing use cases of real-world applications, ongoing projects and initiatives to allow interoperability of Web3D standards. Join us in shaping the future of 3D on the web and the Metaverse.

Web3D Consortium promoted collaboration during SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver, Canada.

Web3D Consortium Awarded Cesium Ecosystem Grant from Bentley Systems to Enhance OGC 3D Tiles Support in X3D
2025 Aug 8
This grant will help advance the support of Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) 3D Tiles in X3D formats to enhance interoperability and streamline the integration of industrial 3D geospatial data sets. Integrating OGC standards into X3DOM, a X3D viewer will facilitate easier access to a wide range of geospatial datasets and enable more effective sharing and visualization. Opening new avenues for developers to leverage 3D geospatial data in their projects, leading to richer 3D user experiences.

SALINAS, Calif., August 08, 2025 

SIGGRAPH 2025: Web3D collaborating and innovating for a New 3D Digital Frontier
2025 Jul 31
Join the Web3D Consortium at SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. A community of innovators who are collaborating for a New 3D Digital Frontier - See Below for our report!
SIGGRAPH 2025 Report  
Web3D 2025 Competitions
2025 May 14
These competitions aim to encourage the development of Web3D tools and Humanoid Animation within the framework of X3D standards. Win cash prizes up to $1,200. Create opportunities for collaboration among developers, share knowledge and resources while gaining recognition, and visibility within the 3D industry. Submission Deadline August 22,2025.

Submission Deadline:  August 22, 2025 –  Submit here

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