You import glTF content into Unreal Engine the same way you import other types of content. You can import an entire scene, or specific Assets.
You can import the following glTF formats:
Format | Description |
---|---|
JSON.gltf |
Includes the following elements, saved separately in a directory you specify:
|
Binary.glb |
Combines the full scene description, all binary data, and all textures into a single self-contained binary file. |
Import Individual Assets from glTF Files
You can import glTF Assets into Unreal Engine the same way you import other Assets.
- In the Content Browser, do one of the following:
- In the +Add menu, use the Import to command. For detailed instructions see Importing from the Content Browser.
- Drag and drop a glTF Asset into the Content Browser. For detailed instructions see Importing Using Drag and Drop. Whichever workflow you use opens the The Interchange Pipeline Configuration (Import Content) dialog box.
- Set the import options as needed, and click Import.
Import a glTF Scene Into an Unreal Engine Level
You can import full glTF scenes into Unreal Engine using the same scene import workflow you use for other scene formats such as FBX.
- From the main menu, choose File > Import Into Level.
- Select the
.gtlf
or.glb
file that contains the scene you want to import, and click Open.
The Choose location for importing scene content dialog opens. - Choose the destination folder in your Unreal Engine project, and click OK.
The Interchange Pipeline Configuration (Import Content) dialog box opens. - Set the import options as needed, and click Import.