Private COLLADA geometry inspector

Free Online DAE Viewer

Open a .dae COLLADA scene locally to inspect its visible mesh geometry, object count and scale before moving it into a newer workflow.

Try a local DAE sample

Choose a classic model to test the viewer before opening your own file.

Sample models from the public common-3d-test-models repository.

What this DAE viewer checks

DAE is the XML-based COLLADA interchange format used by older SketchUp, CAD, animation and asset pipelines. A scene can include mesh geometry, transforms, cameras, lights, materials, controllers and animation data.

  1. 01 Choose or drop a .dae file.
  2. 02 Let the local XML and scene parser build its meshes.
  3. 03 Rotate, zoom and inspect the geometry counts.

DAE compatibility

Feature Status What to expect
COLLADA mesh geometry Supported Visible triangles render locally
Scene transforms Supported Object placement is applied
Normals and UVs Supported Used when available
Linked textures Blocked External and relative resource requests are prevented
Rigging and animation Preview only Use a DCC application for authoritative playback

Private local processing

The browser reads the selected bytes and sends them straight to the local parser and 3D renderer. There is no model upload endpoint, account, storage bucket or server-side processing step.

Limits to know

The viewer prioritizes safe geometry inspection. Linked images are replaced locally instead of fetched, and advanced controllers, application-specific extensions or animation behavior may not match the source application.

Convert or inspect another format

DAE to OBJ Extract static COLLADA mesh geometry into a simpler OBJ file. OBJ Viewer Inspect the converted geometry in a simple mesh format.

Frequently asked questions

Can I view a DAE file without uploading it?

Yes. The COLLADA XML and mesh data are parsed locally in your browser.

Does the viewer download linked DAE textures?

No. Linked resources are deliberately replaced with a local transparent placeholder so opening a private DAE cannot trigger outside image requests.

Why does my DAE look different from the original app?

COLLADA exporters and application extensions vary. Geometry and transforms are the focus here; advanced materials, controllers and animations can differ.

Can I convert DAE to OBJ after viewing it?

Yes. The related DAE to OBJ converter exports static mesh geometry locally.