glb / gltf import

[Craig_Lamorte]

Is there a way to import glb/gltf to maya? ( I know how to export, but trying to find how to import)

[Christoph_Schaedl]

Import it in Blender and save an fbx. 

[fschulze-phoenixcontact]

Use the standard windows programm paint 3D and export to fbx import in maya should be fine.

[kenne150]

How do you do this? I've been looking for tutorial to convert from glTF to obj or fbx, but I can only find the opposite. thanks

[fschulze-phoenixcontact]

Hello
on Windows press the windows key and type: 3dpaint

(its a program that comes default with windows)

In this program you can load glb files and export them as fbx.

[kenne150]

I tried this. When I try to import into 3Dpaint, and I go into my files to choose one, it doesn't even recognize the glTF files. It shows all my fbx. I can't choose any glTF files 😕 

[Pi-errs]

its an joke that maya don´t support it or ?

[amir_td]

so here's the deal: Autodesk Maya might not be the life of the party when it comes to importing GLB or GLTF files. But fear not! Meshmatic3D converts GLB/GLTF files into a whole bunch of other formats like FBX, OBJ, STL, and even the legendary Datasmith. It will preserve all the GLB data after it converts the mesh so the result is identical as the original GLB/GLTF

[yayamama1024]

You can only export glTF file from MAYA by to use plug-in. https://kashika.co.jp/product/gltfexporter/

NOT import. 

[niktr96]

It's funny how Maya still doesn't support glb in 2024-2025, while Blender a FREE program does... What a joke.

[yannick_vincent]

https://convert3d.org/glb-to-fbx

[amir_td]

@yannick_vincent  That’s really cool 😎 

[parashivbrl]

Yes, you can import glTF/GLB files into Maya using a third-party plugin. Maya doesn’t have native support for glTF/GLB import or export, so you’ll need an additional tool.
I’ve developed a plugin called “glTF2ImporterForMaya_Plugin” that handles import of glTF and GLB files in Maya. You can find it at https://www.gltf2maya.store, which includes full documentation and details about the plugin’s features.
The plugin supports importing meshes, materials, textures, and animations from glTF files directly into Maya, making it easy to incorporate glTF assets into your Maya workflow.

[animatewithabhay]

Yes, but not natively (at least up through Maya 2025). Maya can export glTF/GLB, but it cannot import them without a plugin.

Supported options

1. Autodesk glTF Importer (official)

• Autodesk provides a glTF Import/Export plugin via GitHub / Autodesk resources

• Supports basic geometry, materials, textures, animation

• Does not fully support all glTF extensions

• Version compatibility depends on Maya release

2. Babylon.js Maya Toolkit

• Third-party plugin

• Can import/export glTF/GLB

• Often used for game-engine pipelines

• Limited support for advanced materials and constraints

3. Convert externally (most reliable)

• Import GLB/GLTF into Blender

• Export to FBX

• Import FBX into Maya

This remains the most stable method if you need predictable results.

Important limitations

• No constraints or rig logic transfer

• Materials may not match 1:1

• Some animations and extensions may be lost

Bottom line

Maya does not support direct GLB/GLTF import out of the box. You must use a plugin or convert externally. This is a known limitation in Autodesk Maya, not a hidden setting.

[yayamama1024]

Thank you for providing useful information
. Since I am still a beginner learner of MAYA, I do not understand the
detailed structure of ".fbx" data. However, from your explanation, I
understood that MAYA does not cover all the ".fbx" structures in the 2025
version of MAYA. Thank you for your explanation.

[animatewithabhay]

@yayamama1024 

Thank you for your reply. Just to clarify one point: Maya 2025 actually supports FBX very well for import and export. The limitation I mentioned was specifically about GLB / glTF import, which is not supported natively in Maya. FBX is still the recommended and most reliable interchange format for Maya workflows.

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[fschulze-phoenixcontact]

Windows has cancelt the support for glb files but still connects the extensionto their programs.
Sorry.

[fschulze-phoenixcontact]

Windows has stoppt the support for glb files. Sorry.
But still connects the extension to their programs.

[yannick_vincent]

Thank you to take time to write me this! Lovely!
I did a similar script few weeks ago with Claude Code.
Have a great day!
Cheers