# DAE Viewer

Free online DAE viewer. Open and preview 3D models (.dae) directly in your browser — no upload, no 3D software.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/viewers/dae

- **Category:** 3D Models

- **Supported formats:** .dae

## Overview

This DAE viewer renders COLLADA 3D models directly in your browser using WebGL. DAE (.dae, COLLADA) is an open XML-based standard for exchanging 3D assets, designed as a vendor-neutral alternative to proprietary formats. Pick a sample model or choose your own .dae file to preview it in an interactive 3D viewport, with no upload.

## When to use

- You received a .dae COLLADA file and want to view it without 3D software.
- You need a quick, private preview of a 3D model before importing it.
- You want to inspect a COLLADA model's geometry and materials on any device.

## How it works

- Select a built-in sample model or choose your own .dae file.
- The viewer loads the model with WebGL (three.js) in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
- Rotate, zoom and pan to inspect the 3D model.

## Use cases

- Previewing COLLADA exports from SketchUp and Blender.
- Inspecting open-standard 3D assets.
- Checking DAE models for game engines.

## Samples

- **Sample DAE Model**: A DAE 3D model sample for in-browser preview

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a DAE file?

DAE (.dae, COLLADA — COLLAborative Design Activity) is an open standard XML-based file format for exchanging 3D assets. It was developed by the Khronos Group as a vendor-neutral interchange format, storing geometry, materials, effects, animations and scene hierarchy.

### Are my DAE files uploaded?

No. Models you open from your device stay on your device and are rendered locally with WebGL. Only the public sample model is requested from the server.

### Is COLLADA still relevant?

Yes. While glTF is becoming the preferred web 3D format, COLLADA remains widely supported by SketchUp, Blender, Maya and game engines as an open interchange standard. Many architectural and game models are still distributed as .dae files.

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