MeshFormat

GLB to DAE Converter

Drop a .glb file below and get a .dae back. The conversion happens inside this page using WebAssembly, so nothing is uploaded to a server and there is no queue to wait in.

  • Private by designFiles stay on your device.
  • No queueConversion starts instantly.
  • No sign upNo account, no limits per day.

Compatibility

What survives the trip from GLB to DAE.

FeatureGLBDAEResult
GeometrySupportedSupportedSupported
Vertex colorsSupportedPartialPartial
MaterialsSupportedSupportedPartial
TexturesSupportedSupportedNot supported
Scene hierarchySupportedSupportedSupported
AnimationSupportedPartialNot supported

How to convert GLB to DAE

  1. 1Add your GLB fileDrop the .glb file into the box, or pick it from disk. Multiple files are converted one after another.
  2. 2Pick DAE as the outputDAE is already selected on this page. Adjust scale, up axis or triangle budget if the target application is picky.
  3. 3Download the resultThe .dae file is written locally and appears as a download button next to your file.

About GLB

GLB packs an entire glTF 2.0 scene, including textures and animation clips, into one binary file. It is the format of choice for the web, AR and real time engines because it loads fast and needs no external assets.

  • three.js
  • Babylon.js
  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • Blender

About DAE

COLLADA is an XML schema for whole scenes: nodes, transforms, materials, cameras and animation. It stayed relevant because SketchUp, Google Earth and many architectural tools rely on it for round trips.

  • SketchUp
  • Blender
  • Maya
  • Google Earth

Questions

Is this GLB to DAE converter free?

Yes. There is no account, no daily quota and no watermark. The tool is a static web page and the work is done by your own CPU, so there are no server costs to pass on.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. MeshFormat loads a WebAssembly build of the geometry kernels into your browser and reads the file locally. You can open the network tab and confirm that nothing leaves the page, or disconnect after the page has loaded and keep converting.

How large can a GLB file be?

The practical limit is your available memory rather than an arbitrary cap. Models up to a few hundred megabytes work on a normal laptop; very dense scans convert faster if you lower the triangle budget in the options.

What is lost when converting GLB to DAE?

Textures: texture images are dropped, so uv mapped detail will not travel with the file. Animation: animation tracks are dropped, because the output format stores static geometry only.

Which programs open DAE files?

SketchUp, Blender, Maya, Google Earth and most other tools that work with 3D meshes read .dae directly.

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