Spline

Freemium

spline.design

A highly accessible, collaborative 3D design platform that operates entirely in the browser, heavily augmented with AI generation tools.

About Spline

Spline has completely democratized 3D design for web developers. Historically, creating 3D assets required learning incredibly complex, intimidating desktop software like Blender or Cinema 4D, which have massive learning curves. Spline provides a highly intuitive, simplified 3D workspace that runs flawlessly directly within a web browser.

The platform recently integrated incredible 'Spline AI' generation capabilities. A designer who has absolutely zero 3D modeling experience can type, 'A retro 1980s computer monitor sitting on a neon desk'. The AI instantly generates the fully rendered 3D objects directly onto the canvas. The designer can then manually rotate, light, and add interactive materials (like glass or chrome) to the generated objects.

The platform's true power is its web deployment. With one click, a complex, interactive 3D scene can be exported as a simple snippet of code and embedded seamlessly into websites built with Framer, Webflow, or React, creating highly engaging, dynamic web experiences.

Key Features

Core capabilities and technical highlights of Spline

Integrated AI generation engine capable of instantly creating 3D objects, textures, and lighting setups from simple text prompts.

Highly intuitive, browser-based 3D workspace drastically simplifying the intimidating learning curve of traditional 3D software.

Seamless, one-click web export providing lightweight embed codes perfectly optimized for React, Framer, and Webflow.

Real-time, multiplayer collaborative architecture allowing massive remote design teams to edit the same 3D scene simultaneously.

Popular Use Cases

How teams, developers, and creators get value from Spline

1Type a text prompt to instantly generate a 3D model of a futuristic car, then manually apply a highly reflective metallic material to the chassis.

2Create an interactive 3D website hero section where a branded object rotates perfectly in sync with the user scrolling the mouse.

3Collaborate in real-time with a remote team on a complex 3D scene, seeing each other's cursors moving simultaneously just like in Figma.

4Instantly export a finished, interactive 3D animation as a lightweight, highly optimized URL embed code for a Webflow site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers regarding Spline

Is Spline free?

Yes, an incredibly robust free tier is available for learning and personal use. Professional features, like removing the Spline logo watermark from embeds, require a paid subscription.

Does it replace Blender?

No. Blender is a massive powerhouse for high-end cinematic VFX and complex character rigging. Spline is optimized specifically for interactive web design, UI elements, and accessibility.

Can I import existing 3D models?

Absolutely. You can easily import standard 3D file formats (like .obj or .gltf) downloaded from other sites and light them beautifully within Spline.

Will it slow down my website?

The platform is heavily optimized for web performance, utilizing WebGL to ensure the 3D scenes run incredibly smoothly on standard laptops and mobile phones.

Does it support animation?

Yes, it features a robust state-machine animation system, making it incredibly easy to make objects hover, rotate, or react dynamically to a user's mouse clicks.