Introducing 3D Object Support

We're thrilled to announce one of our most requested features: the ability to add custom 3D objects to your MapEmbed maps. This powerful new capability opens up endless possibilities for creating immersive, interactive mapping experiences.

What You Can Do

With 3D object support, you can now:

✓ Add buildings and structures - Place accurate 3D models of buildings, monuments, and architectural features on your maps
✓ Upload custom models - Import your own 3D models in popular formats including OBJ, GLTF, and FBX
✓ Create immersive experiences - Build virtual tours, real estate showcases, and interactive city guides
✓ Customize appearance - Control scale, rotation, texture, and lighting for perfect integration

How It Works

Adding 3D objects to your maps is incredibly simple. Navigate to your map editor, click on the new "3D Objects" tab, and either choose from our growing library of pre-built models or upload your own. Once placed, you can position, scale, and rotate objects with intuitive controls.


                    // Example: Adding a 3D object via API

                    map.add3DObject({

                      modelUrl: 'https://your-domain.com/model.gltf',

                      position: { lat: 40.7128, lng: -74.0060 },

                      scale: 1.5,

                      rotation: { x: 0, y: 45, z: 0 }

                    });

Use Cases

Real Estate

Create stunning property showcases with 3D building models. Help potential buyers visualize properties in their actual locations with accurate architectural representations.

Tourism & Hospitality

Build interactive city guides with 3D landmarks and attractions. Give visitors a preview of destinations before they arrive.

Urban Planning

Visualize proposed developments in context. Share planning proposals with stakeholders using accurate 3D representations.

Education

Create interactive learning experiences. Show historical buildings, geographical features, or scientific concepts in an engaging 3D format.

Performance & Optimization

We've built this feature with performance in mind. Our rendering engine uses:

Automatic level-of-detail (LOD) optimization
Lazy loading for improved initial page load
WebGL acceleration for smooth rendering
Smart caching to reduce bandwidth usage

Getting Started

3D object support is available now for all Pro and Enterprise plan users. Free plan users can preview the feature with up to 3 objects per map.

Check out our documentation for detailed tutorials and best practices, or visit the 3D Objects Manager to start uploading your models today.

💡 Pro Tip

For best results, optimize your 3D models before uploading. Keep polygon counts under 50,000 and compress textures to reduce file size while maintaining quality.

What's Next?

This is just the beginning. We're already working on exciting enhancements including:

Animated 3D objects
Physics simulations
Real-time collaboration on 3D placement
AR preview on mobile devices

We can't wait to see what you create with this new feature. Share your amazing 3D maps with us on social media using #MapEmbed3D!

Introducing 3D Object Support for Interactive Maps