VRML to X3D Conversion

Question

I\'m working on a web application that manages VRML files. I also want to let users see the uploaded files, without requiring a specific plug-in or player. X3DOM allows viewing

Answer 1

Since the ClassicVRML X3D Encoding is a direct successor of the VRML97 standard, in most cases you can copy the file, rename the .wrl file extension to a .x3dv file extension, and change the scene header from

#VRML V2.0 utf8

to

#VRML V3.3 utf8
PROFILE Immersive

Many converters exist, both commercial and open source. A full list is maintained at

• X3D Resources: Conversions and Translation Tools
• http://www.web3d.org/x3d/content/examples/X3dResources.html#Conversions