Projects sharing features with Assimp

f3d is a fast 3D model viewer and rendering engine designed for visualizing 3D meshes, CAD files, and point clouds. It operates across multiple deployment profiles, functioning as a lightweight desktop application, a scientific data visualizer for volumetric and scalar datasets, a headless rendering engine for automated image generation, and a WebAssembly-based renderer for web applications. The project distinguishes itself through specialized support for Gaussian Splatting scene reconstructions and the ability to visualize complex scientific formats such as VTK, NetCDF, and HDF. It features

OpenSCAD is a script-based 3D modeler and parametric CAD tool that generates three-dimensional solid objects from programmable scripts. It utilizes a constructive solid geometry engine to create complex shapes by performing boolean operations on basic geometric primitives. The system functions as a compiler that transforms a functional language into geometric representations, allowing for precise dimensional control through variables and functions. It features a WebAssembly implementation that enables the geometry pipeline to execute directly within web browsers. The software covers a broad

DiligentEngine is a cross-platform graphics abstraction layer and physically-based rendering engine. It provides a unified interface for executing 3D graphics commands across multiple low-level rendering backends from a single codebase, including a dedicated system for importing 3D assets via the GLTF 2.0 format. The engine features an HLSL shader cross-compiler that allows a single set of shaders to run across different graphics APIs and operating systems. It supports advanced rendering capabilities such as ray-tracing, mesh shaders, variable rate shading, and bindless resources. The framew

Fornjot is a CAD modeling kernel and 3D geometry engine designed for the creation and manipulation of precise mechanical shapes. It functions as a B-Rep 3D modeling kernel, using boundary representation to define the shapes and topologies of three-dimensional models. The project provides a B-Rep geometry visualizer to render 3D models in a windowed environment for visual verification. It also includes a pipeline to export internal geometric representations into external data formats for compatibility with other software. The engine covers geometric modeling through primitive-based constructi

Draco is a library and toolset for compressing, transcoding, and decoding 3D geometric meshes and point cloud data. Its primary purpose is to reduce storage size and transmission bandwidth for 3D assets. The project includes a geometry optimizer specifically for glTF file containers to reduce asset footprints. It also features a hardened decoder designed to process malformed or untrusted 3D geometric data safely to prevent memory corruption and crashes. The software covers a broad range of 3D data processing capabilities, including geometric data reconstruction, point attribute management, a

This project is a suite of optimization plugins for Blender designed to process meshes, rigs, and textures for real-time rendering and avatar platforms. It functions as a mesh and rig optimizer that simplifies 3D models and provides specialized tools for importing and cleaning assets from formats such as MMD, Mixamo, and DAZ. The toolkit features a dedicated pipeline for preparing characters for VRChat and other social VR environments. It includes a texture atlas generator to merge multiple images into a single sheet to reduce draw calls, as well as dictionary-based translation services to co

Panda3D is a cross-platform game engine and 3D graphics rendering system developed for Python and C++. It functions as a comprehensive framework for building interactive 3D applications, providing a real-time physics simulator and a specialized 3D asset pipeline tool. The engine distinguishes itself by combining a high-performance C++ core with interoperable Python language bindings. It utilizes a scene graph architecture to organize 3D objects and provides a pipeline-based asset conversion system to optimize models and textures for runtime loading. Its capability surface includes low-level

This project is an open-source 3D game engine designed for building high-fidelity games, simulations, and cinematic environments. It functions as a robotics simulation platform with native integration for ROS 2 to model robot controllers and sensors. The engine features a multi-threaded Forward+ physically based renderer that supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing and global illumination. The system is built on a modular extension architecture using Gems to add or replace features without modifying core binaries. It includes a native SDK for AWS cloud integration, enabling IAM authenticati

This project is a web-based 3D architectural editor used for creating and sharing building projects. It functions as a core architectural engine that combines a GPU-accelerated web renderer with parametric 3D design tools to visualize and navigate complex models within a browser. The editor features a parametric geometry engine that automates the creation of mitered wall corners and cutouts for doors and windows. It includes an IFC model importer to convert Industry Foundation Classes files into editable 3D scenes and a hierarchical spatial manager to organize building elements from the site

Armortools is a 3D PBR texture painting suite and mesh texture workflow tool. It provides a system for painting physically based rendering materials directly onto 3D meshes using a combination of layer and mask support, a GPU-accelerated texture baker for extracting geometry data from high-polygon models, and a node-based material editor for creating procedural textures. The software features integrated neural network tools for AI texture authoring, allowing the generation of PBR maps from text prompts, image-based material extraction, and texture upscaling via local nodes. It also implements

TRELLIS is a 3D generative AI model and latent diffusion framework designed to transform natural language descriptions or reference images into textured 3D assets. It operates as a text-to-3D asset generator that utilizes structured latent representations to produce high-quality 3D meshes, Gaussians, and Radiance Fields. The system functions as a multi-format 3D decoder, converting internal representations into standard exchange formats such as GLB and PLY. It also serves as a 3D asset editing tool, enabling the modification of specific regions of generated objects through targeted text or im

A-Frame is a declarative 3D scene engine and WebXR framework used to build virtual and augmented reality experiences directly in the web browser. It utilizes an entity component system where generic objects are assigned behaviors through attachable components and lifecycle hooks. The framework allows the assembly of immersive environments using HTML-like markup to define geometries, lighting, and materials. It implements WebXR standards to ensure consistent playback across different hardware and browsers, including support for VR headsets, desktops, and mobile devices. The system covers a br

mujoco_menagerie is a curated library of physical robot specifications and XML model definitions designed for standardized dynamics and contact simulation. It provides a collection of high-quality robot model files for humanoids, quadrupeds, and manipulators, alongside detailed kinematic and inertial parameters used to reproduce real-world robot behavior in virtual environments. The project serves as a repository of robotics simulation assets and MJCF model definitions optimized for accuracy. It includes standardized model libraries specifically for bipedal, quadrupedal, and humanoid hardware

TRELLIS.2 is a generative image-to-3D system that creates high-resolution 3D assets with physically based rendering materials from 2D images. It utilizes a sparse voxel representation to handle complex topologies and internal structures without relying on iso-surface fields. The project features a structured latent space representation that maps geometry and texture attributes to maintain visual fidelity. It employs an optimization-free geometry reconstruction process to decode latent representations directly into voxel grids and includes a PBR texture generator for synthesizing base color, r

Urho3D is a cross-platform 3D game engine written in C++. It uses a component-based scene graph to compose game objects from nodes and attached components, separating transforms from behaviors for modular design. The engine integrates AngelScript and Lua scripting for game logic, uses the Bullet library for physics simulation, and renders scenes with OpenGL or Direct3D through forward, deferred, or light pre-pass pipelines with customizable render passes and shadow mapping. The engine distinguishes itself with a built-in visual scene and UI editor for composing 3D worlds and interface layouts

Blockbench is a specialized low-poly 3D modeler and texture painter designed for creating models and pixel art textures. It functions as an extensible 3D editor that allows for the production of assets intended for game engines and rendering software. The editor is distinguished by its plugin-based architecture, which enables the development of custom scripts to automate design workflows and add specialized tools. It further integrates a texture painting system that applies pixel art directly onto 3D meshes to achieve a stylized aesthetic. The software covers high-quality 3D rendering for pr

Filament is a real-time physically based rendering engine designed for high-fidelity 3D graphics. It functions as a cross-platform graphics library that provides a unified interface for rendering complex models and materials across desktop, mobile, and web environments. The engine distinguishes itself through a data-oriented architecture that optimizes memory usage and processing speed, alongside a shader-variant system that generates specialized code for specific material and lighting configurations. By abstracting diverse hardware graphics backends, it ensures consistent visual performance

GLFW C++ Wrapper - thin, modern, C++17, header-only GLFW wrapper

HARFANG 3D source code public repository

NanoVG is a hardware-accelerated 2D drawing engine and C graphics primitive library. It provides a lightweight renderer designed for high-quality antialiased vector graphics using an OpenGL backend. The engine specializes in the construction and rendering of complex geometric paths. It supports the definition of precise shapes using lines, beziers, and arcs, with integrated winding rules to create hollow areas and composite shapes. The library covers a broad range of vector graphics capabilities, including path composition and the rendering of antialiased shapes. These tools enable the devel

bgfx is a cross-platform, graphics rendering abstraction layer designed for high-performance applications. It provides a unified interface that maps high-level rendering commands to native graphics APIs, allowing developers to maintain a single codebase that executes consistently across diverse operating systems and hardware architectures. The library distinguishes itself through a multi-threaded command submission model that decouples rendering logic from the main application thread, effectively minimizing CPU bottlenecks. It utilizes a backend-agnostic command buffer and a deferred resource

Headers Only C++11 CPU Vector Graphics. no std-lib, no FPU and no GPU required !

2D Vector Graphics Engine Powered by a JIT Compiler

This project is a cross-platform library designed for desktop application development, providing a unified interface for window management, input handling, and hardware-accelerated graphics. It serves as a foundational framework that abstracts platform-specific windowing protocols and graphics APIs, enabling developers to create interactive software that functions consistently across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The library distinguishes itself by providing deep integration with low-level graphics APIs, specifically OpenGL and Vulkan. It manages the complexities of graphics context initializati

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Horde3D is a small 3D rendering and animation engine. It is written in an effort to create an engine being as lightweight and conceptually clean as possible.

DirectXTK is a C++ library designed to simplify 2D and 3D graphics, audio, and input programming for DirectX applications. It serves as a comprehensive toolkit providing high-level wrappers for DirectX graphics, audio management, and input handling. The toolkit includes a graphics wrapper for loading textures and rendering 3D models and 2D sprites, alongside a dedicated audio manager for sound effects and 3D spatial audio. It also provides an input handler to track and process state updates from keyboards, mice, and gamepads. The library covers a broad capability surface including 3D math an