Quickstart
Get up and running with Glossi in three steps: upload a model, create a project, and export your photos or videos.
Step 1: Upload Your 3D Model
Glossi is built as the final step in your 3D workflow — the photo and video studio for your 3D models. Your models can come from any source, whether they're from other 3D programs, photogrammetry scans, assets from your industrial designer, or 3D models found online.
To import your model, click "Upload Model" or drag and drop it into your workspace. Glossi supports various file formats, with USDZ, GLB/glTF, and FBX being the most reliable as they include textures and materials. These modern file formats ensure your models come in looking exactly as they do in other programs.
When you upload a model, Glossi processes it to optimize for studio use. This involves converting your shaders and materials to look their best in Glossi Studio.
Note: Upload time can vary depending on the size and complexity of your model. Processing typically takes 3–10 minutes. If your model fails due to complexity, see our optimization guide.
Step 2: Create Your Project
A project in Glossi is a combination of a model and a template. Templates are pre-built studio setups that include lighting, backdrops, photo angles (saved camera positions), and video clips, so you get professional-looking results right away.
To create a project, click "Create Project" in your workspace. You'll select a model from your library, choose a template, and name your project. Once created, you'll enter Glossi Studio where you can customize everything the template provides or start from scratch.
In the studio, you can adjust your model's size and position, modify lighting, swap backdrops, and capture both photos and videos.
The studio offers two main modes:
- Photo mode — Capture saved camera positions, which we call angles. Templates come with angles already set up, and you can add your own.
- Video mode — Create five-second clips using professional camera movements.
You can switch between photo and video modes using the tab above the viewport.
Step 3: Export Photos and Video
When you're ready to export, you'll have access to professional rendering settings that control the quality of your output. While rendering takes some processing time, Glossi is optimized to be faster than traditional rendering software. You can view your renders in the render library to download.
Your exports will be available in the exports page of your workspace, where you can download them and use them anywhere. For more control over your renders, access advanced settings to fine-tune quality and rendering time to match your needs.
Note: Rendering may take some time depending on your quality settings. All exports will be available in your Renders page once complete.
Next Steps
As you become more familiar with Glossi, you'll discover more advanced features and capabilities. If you run into any issues or have suggestions, use the feedback button in Glossi Studio to let us know.