Free DAE Viewer · COLLADA · No install

    Open a COLLADA DAE File in Your Browser — No Software Needed

    Load DAE files directly in your browser — models from Maya, Blender or Unity. Share an interactive link in under a minute, no software required on the recipient side.

    Open my DAE file

    Free plan · No installation required

    What is a DAE / COLLADA file?

    The COLLADA (Collaborative Design Activity) format, with the .dae extension, is an open XML-based 3D interchange format developed by the Khronos Group. It is designed to transport 3D assets between applications: Autodesk Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, SketchUp, Unity and Unreal Engine all use it for import/export. COLLADA supports geometry, materials, animations, cameras and lights. It is a common format in 3D animation and game development pipelines. OmniView 3D converts your DAE into an interactive web viewer, directly in the browser.

    Try the DAE viewer — free, no installation

    3 models included · No credit card · EU hosted

    Open my DAE file

    How to view a DAE file online

    Step 1

    Upload your DAE file

    Drag and drop your file. Conversion is automatic, in the browser.

    Step 2

    Get a shareable link

    A private URL is generated in 60 seconds. Share it by email, Slack or WhatsApp.

    Step 3

    Your recipient opens it in their browser

    No account, no installation, no plugin. Works on all devices.

    Everything you can do with OmniView's DAE viewer

    Native DAE/COLLADA import — geometry, materials, scene hierarchy
    Rendering of embedded materials and textures
    Smooth rotation, zoom and pan on desktop and mobile
    Private shareable link — your recipient needs no account
    Native AR on iOS and Android from the shared link
    EU hosting (AWS Ireland), native GDPR compliance
    Access control: private, public, or password-protected link
    iFrame embed to integrate the viewer into your website
    Exploded view for assemblies (Pro plan)
    Manual or automatic file deletion

    Who uses it and for what?

    Animation & game development

    Share COLLADA assets exported from Maya or Cinema 4D with your team or clients without them needing any 3D software installed.

    Architecture & visualization

    Present SketchUp or Revit scenes exported as DAE to a client or project owner, directly in their browser.

    Unity/Unreal development

    Validate 3D assets before integration by sharing an OmniView 3D link with your developers or project manager.

    Frequently asked questions

    How to open a DAE file without Maya or Blender?

    Upload your DAE file to OmniView 3D. Conversion happens automatically in the browser. You get an interactive 3D viewer in seconds, with no need to install Maya, Blender or any other 3D software.

    What is the difference between DAE and COLLADA?

    DAE and COLLADA refer to the same format. COLLADA is the name of the standard (Collaborative Design Activity), .dae is the file extension. OmniView 3D imports both without distinction.

    Does the DAE format support animations?

    Yes, COLLADA supports skeletal and transformation animations. Animation playback in OmniView 3D is under development — the viewer currently displays the static pose of the model.

    Can I share a DAE file with someone who has no 3D software?

    Yes. OmniView 3D generates a shareable URL. Your recipient clicks the link and views the model in their browser — no account, no installation, no software needed.

    Is the OmniView 3D DAE viewer free?

    OmniView 3D offers a free Starter plan including 3 models and 100 MB storage, no credit card required. The Pro plan (€49/month) unlocks 50 models, exploded view, annotations and white-label.

    Which software exports DAE files?

    Autodesk Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Unity, Unreal Engine, FreeCAD, OpenSCAD and most professional 3D tools export to COLLADA/DAE.

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