World Labs Export & Integration

Export generated worlds in various formats for use in game engines, 3D software, and web applications.

Export Formats Overview

Format	Type	Best For
SPZ (2M/500K)	Gaussian Splat	Native format, highest quality
PLY (2M/500K)	Gaussian Splat	Wide compatibility
Collider Mesh	GLB	Physics, collision
High-Quality Mesh	GLB	Rendering, modification
360 Panorama	PNG	Skyboxes, previews

How to Export from Marble

1. Navigate to your generated world viewer
2. Open the Download Menu
3. Select desired format:
   • Splats (SPZ) - High resolution
   • Splats (low-res SPZ) - 500K, lighter compute
   • Splats (PLY) - High resolution, universal compatibility
   • Splats (low-res PLY) - 500K, universal
   • Collider Mesh (GLB) - Instant download
   • High-quality mesh (GLB) - Up to 1 hour processing
   • 360 Panorama

Gaussian Splat Exports

SPZ Format (Native)

World Labs' native Gaussian splat format, optimized for file size:

Variant	Splat Count	Use Case
SPZ 2M	~2,000,000	Maximum quality
SPZ 500K	~500,000	Lightweight, mobile

Advantages:

• Smallest file size
• Optimized for Marble rendering
• Fast loading in supported viewers

PLY Format (Compatible)

Standard point cloud format for broader software support:

Variant	Splat Count	Compatibility
PLY 2M	~2,000,000	Universal
PLY 500K	~500,000	Universal

Advantages:

• Wide software support
• Works with most third-party splat viewers
• No conversion needed for many tools

Conversion Tool:

• SPZ to PLY: https://spz-to-ply.netlify.app/

Mesh Exports

Collider Mesh (GLB)

Low-poly mesh for physics and collision:

Property	Specification
Triangle count	100,000 - 200,000
File size	3-4 MB
UVs	None
Use	Collision detection, physics
Download	Instant

High-Quality Mesh (GLB)

Detailed mesh for rendering—two variants available:

Variant	Triangles	Features
Textured	~600,000	Texture maps included
Vertex Colors	~1,000,000	Material flexibility

Property	Specification
File size	100-200 MB
Processing time	Up to 1 hour
Rate limit	4 requests/hour
Availability	Only for worlds you own

Image Exports

360 Panorama

Property	Specification
Resolution	2560 × 1280
Format	Equirectangular PNG
Use	Skyboxes, VR preview, presentations

Coordinate System

As of December 2025, World Labs defaults to OpenGL convention:

       -Y (down)
        │
        │
        │
        └───────→ +X (left)
       ╱
      ╱
     ↙
    -Z (forward)

Axis	Direction
+X	Left
-Y	Down
-Z	Forward (into screen)

Legacy OpenCV convention (older exports):

• +X left, +Y down, +Z forward
• To convert: Scale Y and Z axes by -1

Conversion to Other Systems

To Unity (Left-handed Y-up):

Unity.x = WorldLabs.x
Unity.y = -WorldLabs.y
Unity.z = -WorldLabs.z

Scale: 1 unit = 1 meter

To Unreal (Left-handed Z-up):

Unreal.x = -WorldLabs.z * 100  // cm
Unreal.y = WorldLabs.x * 100
Unreal.z = -WorldLabs.y * 100

Scale: 1 unit = 1 centimeter

To Blender (Right-handed Z-up):

Blender.x = WorldLabs.x
Blender.y = -WorldLabs.z
Blender.z = -WorldLabs.y

Scale: 1 unit = 1 meter

Engine Integrations

Spark.js (Web) — Recommended

Three.js-based web viewer, native integration with World Labs:

• URL: https://sparkjs.dev/
• Best for: VR experiences, interactive web games, custom applications
• Support: Active community in World Labs Discord

Unity

Plugin: aras-p UnityGaussianSplatting (Free)

Setting	Recommendation
Unity version	6.0 (for VR) or 6.1
Render pipeline	URP with HDR enabled
Graphics API	Vulkan (for VR)
File format	PLY 2M or SPZ 2M

Notes:

• 500K SPZ files may require conversion to PLY
• For VR (Quest 3): 500K splats perform better than 2M
• Combine multiple splat components into single component for better draw-order

Unreal Engine

Multiple third-party plugins available:

Plugin	Notes
Postshot	Recommended. Free version available. Requires standalone Windows app, convert SPZ to PSHT format
Volinga	Paid. Supports depth of field, nDisplay for virtual production
3D Gaussians (Akiya)	Paid. Most reliable, automatic quality splitting, nDisplay support

Note: Convert SPZ to PLY if plugin requires it.

Blender

Multiple third-party plugins:

Plugin	URL	Notes
KIRI Engine	kiriengine.app	Most maintained, verified Blender 4.2+
Reshot AI	github.com/ReshotAI	Better performance, straightforward
SplatForge	splatforge.cloud	Most performant, separate render pass

Houdini

Plugin: GSOPs

• URL: github.com/cgnomads/GSOPs
• Compatibility: Houdini 20.5
• Features: Splat animation, VDB/mesh conversion

Format Selection Guide

Need	Recommended Format
Web viewer	SPZ 500K or PLY 500K
Desktop VR	PLY 500K
Archive/Quality	SPZ 2M or PLY 2M
Game engine physics	Collider Mesh GLB
3D editing	HQ Mesh GLB + PLY
Quick preview	360 Panorama
Mobile/Quest VR	PLY 500K

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Assets appear upside-down	Check coordinate system; may need Y/Z axis flip
Wrong scale in engine	Unity uses meters, Unreal uses centimeters
500K SPZ not loading	Convert to PLY using spz-to-ply.netlify.app
Draw-order issues	Combine multiple splats into single component

Related Skills

• world-labs-api - API integration
• world-labs-studio - Compose and record before export
• world-labs-chisel - Create geometry for generation