Direct answers about 3D Viewer Pro.
Short, practical answers for Windows users checking whether 3D Viewer Pro fits a 3D viewing, animation or pre-print inspection workflow.
Product and formats
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What is 3D Viewer Pro?
3D Viewer Pro is a local-first Windows 10 and Windows 11 3D model viewer from GlobalCore Labs. It opens STL, GLB, GLTF, OBJ, FBX, PLY and 3MF files and provides viewing, geometry inspection, animation playback and print-oriented estimates.
Which 3D file formats does 3D Viewer Pro support?
3D Viewer Pro supports STL, GLB, GLTF, OBJ, FBX, PLY and 3MF. Visible materials, textures, units, animation and rig data depend on what each file contains.
Does 3D Viewer Pro require CAD?
No. 3D Viewer Pro is a standalone viewer and does not require a CAD application for supported formats. A modeling or CAD tool is still needed to edit geometry.
Does 3D Viewer Pro work on Windows 11 and ARM64?
Yes. 3D Viewer Pro targets Windows 10 and Windows 11 and ships x64 and ARM64 builds.
Does 3D Viewer Pro support animation?
Yes. FBX and GLB animation playback includes timeline controls, frame stepping, speed adjustment and skeleton overlay when supported data is present.
Privacy and local processing
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Does 3D Viewer Pro upload my 3D models?
No. Supported model files are parsed and rendered locally on the Windows device and are not uploaded to GlobalCore Labs.
Does 3D Viewer Pro need the internet?
Core local viewing does not depend on a cloud model viewer. Microsoft Store purchase, entitlement restoration and Store services may require network access.
Where are logs stored?
3D Viewer Pro keeps local diagnostic and conversion logs such as conversion.jsonl on the device. They are not automatically sent to GlobalCore Labs.
3D printing and Pro
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Can 3D Viewer Pro check a 3D model before printing?
Yes. It shows bounds, surface area, enclosed volume, mesh data and PLA, ABS or PETG material estimates. Pro adds X/Y/Z section views for visual internal inspection.
Is 3D Viewer Pro a slicer?
No. 3D Viewer Pro does not generate G-code or replace slicer software. Use a slicer for walls, infill, supports and toolpaths.
Does 3D Viewer Pro automatically measure wall thickness?
No. Pro section views help inspect wall-thickness distribution visually, but they are not an automatic caliper or certified metrology result.
What does Pro add?
Pro adds X/Y/Z section views, center-on-origin, build-plate alignment, transparent PNG sequence export, Sprite Atlas + JSON export and purchase restoration.
How much does Pro cost?
Current plans and local prices are shown by the Microsoft Store. The catalog can include monthly, annual and lifetime options, with availability varying by region.
How do I restore a Pro purchase?
Use the restore purchase action in 3D Viewer Pro and the Microsoft Store entitlement associated with the same account used for the purchase.
Open your next model on desktop.
Get 3D Viewer Pro from the Microsoft Store. Core viewing, shading modes, geometry data, print estimates and animation playback are free to use. Pro features are available through the plans shown in the Store.