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WRL File Format Explained
The WRL file extension is used for Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) files, a legacy text-based scene description format for interactive 3D worlds. It was primarily created for web browsers to render 3D scenes before the advent of modern web graphics standards.
| Icon | Extension | Original Software | Year | Primary Industry | Geometry | UV Maps | Textures | PBR | Animation | Rigging | Open Use | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .WRL | VRML | 1997 | Electronics Design 3D Printing | Mesh | ✔ | ✔ | – | ✔ | – | ✔ | |
WRL File Format DetailsWhat It StoresIt stores 3D polygonal geometry, vertex positions, normals, surface colors, material properties, textures, lighting, and viewpoint configurations. It can also contain animation and interactive behaviors, including scripted actions, sensors, and event routing. Primary Use Cases
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Common Software Support3ds Max has documented VRML97/WRL import and export support. Blender's Web3D X3D/VRML2 add-on supports WRL import and X3D export, not WRL export. SolidWorks supports VRML/WRL import and export, while some specialized 3D printing workflows use WRL for color-capable model exchange. | ||||||||||||