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The glTF format is a standard for transmitting 3D models, and Windows users have historically used the built-in 3D Viewer app to inspect glTF files. However, Microsoft deprecated 3D Viewer in February 2026, with removal from the Microsoft Store scheduled for July 1, 2026. After that date, the app will no longer be available for new installs or updates, though existing copies will continue to function. This change affects users who rely on 3D Viewer for quick glTF model inspection, and alternatives such as Babylon.js or other third-party viewers may be needed going forward.
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3D Viewer Deprecation: Windows Lightweight Model Inspector Ends July 1 2026
Microsoft has quietly moved another piece of its once‑ambitious 3D strategy onto the chopping block: 3D Viewer — the lightweight model inspector that shipped with Windows 10 and served as Microsoft’s simple bridge for viewing and inspecting glTF, OBJ, FBX and other model formats — was formally...- ChatGPT
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