Convert DAE to GLB.
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COLLADA (DAE) to GLB — convert instantly.
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What is DAE?
COLLADA (COLLAborative Design Activity) is an XML-based 3D format with the .dae extension. It was designed as an open interchange format and supports geometry, materials, animations, physics, and effects. Managed by the Khronos Group — the same organization behind glTF.
Who uses DAE?
Used in SketchUp exports, game development (older pipelines), scientific visualization, and as an interchange format between DCC tools. Common in architectural visualization and Google Earth models.
Why convert DAE to GLB?
COLLADA files are XML-based and typically large. Converting to GLB gives you a compact binary file (often 5-10x smaller) that loads natively in web browsers. glTF/GLB is the modern successor to COLLADA, also managed by Khronos.
How it works
Drop your .dae file
Drag and drop or click to select your DAE model.
Auto-convert & optimize
Trice converts DAE to GLB and applies meshopt compression — all in your browser.
Download GLB
Preview the result in Studio and export a production-ready GLB file.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Skeletal animations and keyframe animations from COLLADA files are converted to the GLB animation system.
Yes. SketchUp COLLADA exports are well supported. Materials and textures will be converted to PBR format. For textures, ZIP the .dae file together with the texture folder.
COLLADA is XML-based (text), so GLB binary output is typically 5-10x smaller. With meshopt compression on top, expect significant file size reduction.
COLLADA is a legacy format. Its successor, glTF/GLB, is now the standard for 3D on the web. Converting your DAE files to GLB future-proofs your assets.
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