What's the best direction to follow in incorporating a 3D animation created in Adobe Dimension (GLTF/GLB/OBJ formats) into a Webflow site?
- Export your 3D animation from Adobe Dimension as a GLB/GLTF file.
- Upload the file to a public URL and embed it in Webflow using the <model-viewer> tag via an Embed element.
- Add the model-viewer script in Webflow’s Custom Code section and publish your site to test functionality and animation.
To add a 3D animation from Adobe Dimension into Webflow, you should convert your file to a compatible format and then embed it using a third-party viewer, since Webflow doesn't natively support GLTF/GLB/OBJ files.
1. Export the 3D Animation in GLTF or GLB
- From Adobe Dimension, export your scene to GLTF/GLB format (GLB is more compact and widely used for web).
- OBJ is static and not ideal for animations—stick with GLTF or GLB if animation matters.
2. Use a 3D Viewer (like Model Viewer)
- Webflow doesn’t render 3D natively, so embed using a third-party tool. A common choice is <model-viewer>, a performant Web Component by Google.
- Upload your .glb file to a file hosting service (like Uploadcare, Google Cloud, or even Webflow’s assets if you use a direct URL).
3. Embed the Model Viewer in Webflow
- Go to your Webflow project and drop an Embed element on your page.
- Inside the embed, insert an inline <model-viewer> tag with appropriate attributes, for example:
<model-viewer src="https://yourdomain.com/path/scene.glb" auto-rotate camera-controls background-color="#ffffff" style="width: 100%; height: 500px;"></model-viewer>
- Set attributes like:
- src: direct URL to your .glb file
- camera-controls: allow user interaction
- auto-rotate: auto spins the model
- ar: enable AR (optional)
- Add loading="lazy" for performance
4. Include the Model Viewer Script
- Add the script in your Page Settings > Custom Code > Before </body>:
<script type="module" src="https://unpkg.com/@google/model-viewer/dist/model-viewer.min.js"></script>
- Alternatively, add it to Site Settings > Custom Code if used across multiple pages.
5. Publish and Test
- Publish your site and verify:
- The 3D model loads correctly
- Animation works (if baked into the GLB)
- Controls and styling appear as expected on desktop and mobile
Summary
To embed a 3D animation from Adobe Dimension in Webflow, export it as a GLB/GLTF, upload the file to a public URL, and use <model-viewer> via Webflow’s Embed element, along with the necessary JavaScript import. Webflow won’t render 3D models natively, but these steps make it seamless with a lightweight external solution.
