Microsoft 3D Viewer is a Windows program that enables users to examine intricate three dimensional objects. Like in Moblo 3D, it is possible to rotate, zoom and pan the virtual camera to inspect models from different angles. Touch controls are fully supported.

Viewing functionality

After starting the utility you can choose one of the preloaded sample projects. There are hundreds of models split into multiple categories like:

Animals and insects;
Buildings and structures;
Cars and vehicles;
Humor and more.

An option to upload custom objects from the hard drive is provided. Moreover, users are able to display detailed mesh, texture and animation statistical data. This information may be beneficial when evaluating complex designs. There is a flexible virtual grid for precise model positioning as well.

Advanced parameters

You can customize lighting conditions by selecting one of the predefined templates. Additionally, instruments for adding several light sources and rotating them to recreate the real world are available.

There are powerful animation capabilities. Users are able to make 3D objects float in the air, swing and rotate.

Features

free to download and use;
offers you tools for examining custom 3D models on the computer;
there is a large catalog of premade objects;
users can personalize lighting settings to accurately represent real world environments;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.