How Glossi Works

This guide explains the technology behind Glossi and how it enables professional-grade rendering through your web browser.

Glossi combines professional rendering technology with cloud computing to deliver real-time 3D visualization to anyone with a browser — no specialized hardware required.

Platform Architecture

The Glossi platform consists of two integrated components:

Workspace

The central hub for managing your 3D assets and projects. From your workspace you can:

Upload and organize 3D models in formats like USDZ, glTF/GLB, FBX, and more
Create and manage projects — multiple projects can use the same model, making it easy to create different visualizations from a single source asset
Browse and create templates to standardize your studio setups
Access your rendered images and videos in the Render Library

Glossi Studio

The professional rendering environment where your 3D models come to life. Studio provides:

Real-time visualization with professional lighting tools
Camera controls for precise composition
Material and backdrop editing
Photo and video capture with export options

Note: Because of the computing power required for real-time rendering, the studio may take a few minutes to start up. Once online, you can open and work on your projects.

When you use Glossi Studio, you're connecting to a powerful cloud computer equipped with high-end GPUs. This eliminates the need for expensive local hardware while providing access to the same rendering technology used in professional-grade simulations and visual effects.

We achieve this through pixel streaming. The viewport you see in your browser is actually running on a server with the specialized hardware necessary to process Unreal Engine. The video output is streamed to your browser in real-time, while your mouse and keyboard inputs are sent back to the cloud computer with extremely low latency.

The result is an experience that feels like running the application locally — if you can stream HD video, you can use Glossi.

What Do I Need to Use Glossi?

For the best experience, you'll need:

A stable internet connection — We recommend download speeds of at least 15 Mbps and upload speeds of at least 5 Mbps. While Wi-Fi works, a wired connection provides the most stable experience and best streaming quality.
A modern browser — Your browser needs to support WebRTC, which is the technology we use for secure two-way communication. Modern versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all support WebRTC.

Why Does Glossi Require a Studio Connection?

Understanding how Glossi connects to cloud resources helps explain what's happening when you launch the studio.

When you open a project, your browser requests a connection to a cloud computer and establishes a secure WebRTC connection. This initial connection typically takes between 30 seconds and a few minutes. Once connected, the system verifies that two-way communication is working properly before giving you access to the studio interface.

Think of it like starting up a powerful computer — there's a boot-up process before you can begin working.