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Extension | WRL |
Full Name | Virtual Reality Modeling Language |
Type | 3D Model |
Mime Type | model/vrml x-world/x-vrml application/x-cc3d |
Format | Text |
Opens With | MeshLab |
A WRL file, also known as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) file, is a plain text file format used to represent 3D models and scenes for virtual reality applications. Developed in the mid-1990s, WRL files are utilized to describe the geometry, appearance, and interactions of objects within a virtual environment. These files contain a structured set of nodes that define various components, such as shapes, materials, transformations, and viewpoints, which collectively create a coherent 3D scene. WRL files were popular for web-based virtual reality experiences in the early days of the internet and played a crucial role in the development of interactive 3D content for online applications.
Each node in a WRL file represents a specific element of the 3D scene and includes attributes that define its characteristics. For instance, nodes can specify the shape of an object (e.g., cubes, spheres, or complex meshes), its position and orientation in the virtual space, its visual appearance through materials and textures, and even its behavior through animations or interactive features. The flexibility and extensibility of the VRML language allowed for the creation of diverse and immersive virtual reality experiences that could be accessed through compatible web browsers or specialized VRML viewers.
Although WRL files were widely used in the past, they have largely been replaced by more modern 3D file formats like OBJ (Wavefront Object) or glTF (GL Transmission Format). These newer formats offer better performance, compression, and support for advanced features, making them more suitable for contemporary virtual reality and 3D applications. Nonetheless, WRL files still hold historical significance as a pioneering standard that contributed to the early exploration and adoption of 3D content on the web and laid the groundwork for the evolution of virtual reality technologies.
WRL Converter Capabilities
Our WRL converter can both convert from and to WRL files and our developers are working to improve our WRL conversion tools in future versions.When converting 3D Model/Mesh files using our WRL converter we will attempt to convert color materials into a suitable format for use in the converted file.
Our WRL conversion tool can convert most 3D geometry including mesh vertices and faces with no loss of detail. Any color materials contained within the 3D model file will be converted where possible.
No, due to the different methods of assigning textures to a 3D model textures are not currently supported. If your WRL model contains textures or references to external texture files, these will be ignored.
Yes! Our WRL conversion tools are 100% free to use.
No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our WRL conversion tools.
We aim to process all WRL conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds however this can be longer for certain files and significantly longer for some larger file formats, so please be patient.
Once your WRL file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to our bespoke conversion software will convert your WRL and make it available for you to download with a unique download Url.
Yes, of course it is! Your WRL, once converted is deleted 1 hour after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
Yes! Our WRL conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.
If you are having difficulty converting your WRL you can contact us and we will try to help where possible.