Try the 3DM Viewer
Drop a 3DM file below to open it in the browser viewer.
Why Use a Browser-Based 3DM Viewer
3DM is the native format for Rhinoceros 3D, a NURBS-based modeler used across architecture, industrial design, and manufacturing. Opening a 3DM file without Rhino normally means requesting a format conversion. ShareCAD removes that step.
- ✓No Rhino license needed, View 3DM files in any browser without a Rhinoceros 3D subscription
- ✓Works on any device, Rhino is desktop-only; ShareCAD works on any browser and OS
- ✓Secure sharing, Share Rhino models via expiring links with optional password protection
- ✓Instant viewing, 3DM geometry loads directly in the browser viewer without pre-processing
- ✓No account to view, Anyone with a link can inspect the 3D model without creating an account
What Is a 3DM File?
3DM is the native file format for Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino), developed by Robert McNeel & Associates. It stores NURBS surfaces, curves, meshes, and solids, making it a common format in architecture, industrial design, jewelry, and product development where freeform geometry is the norm.
Opening a 3DM file outside of Rhino typically requires exporting to STEP, OBJ, or another format, which means an extra step and a potential loss of fidelity. A 3DM viewer online through ShareCAD loads the native file directly in the browser, preserving the geometry as modeled.
Designers and architects can upload a 3DM file, open it in the browser viewer, and share it with clients, engineers, or fabricators via a link. No Rhino license required on either end.
Who Uses 3DM Files, and Why Browser Viewing Helps
Architecture and facade design
Architects using Rhino for complex facade geometry and NURBS surfaces can share models with clients or structural engineers without requiring a Rhino seat on the receiving end.
Industrial and product design
Industrial designers working in Rhino can send 3DM files to clients or manufacturers for review. Recipients inspect the geometry in their browser without requesting a different format.
Jewelry and consumer goods
Rhino is widely used in jewelry design and consumer product development. Sharing 3DM files via a browser link keeps the review process fast without imposing software on the reviewer.
Cross-discipline collaboration
Teams that span architecture, MEP, and structural engineering often work across different tools. A 3DM browser link creates a common view without software negotiation.
Open Your 3DM File Now
Upload a Rhino 3DM file and view the geometry in your browser. Share it securely with anyone, no Rhinoceros license required.
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