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How to Share an Interactive 3D Floor Plan Online

Generate a shareable link for any 3D floor plan that opens in the browser — no app, no login, no file downloads. Here's how it works and when to use it.

The problem with sharing 3D models

You have a 3D floor plan. You want someone else to see it. This should be simple, but traditionally it is not.

The common approaches all have friction:

  • Send a GLB/OBJ file — the recipient needs 3D software to open it
  • Export a video walkthrough — large file, fixed camera path, no interactivity
  • Share static renders — a few camera angles, but the viewer cannot explore freely
  • Invite to a platform — the recipient needs to create an account or install software

What most people actually want is a link. Click it, see the 3D model in the browser, rotate and explore. No downloads, no accounts, no friction.

How link sharing works in Ritn3D

After generating a 3D model in Ritn3D, you can create a shareable link with one tap.

What happens when the recipient opens the link:

  1. The browser loads a lightweight 3D viewer
  2. The model appears with the same textures, lighting, and materials you see in the app
  3. The viewer can orbit the model from any angle
  4. On Pro plans, the viewer can walk through individual rooms
  5. The viewer works on any modern browser — desktop, phone, or tablet

No app installation. No login. No file download.

When to use shareable 3D links

Sending listings to buyers

Instead of attaching floor plan PDFs to emails, include a 3D link. The buyer opens it on their phone during lunch, orbits the apartment, and decides whether to book a viewing — all without leaving their email app.

Client presentations

Interior designers and architects can share a spatial overview of a proposed layout. This is especially useful for real estate agents presenting to clients remotely. The client opens the link at their convenience and explores instead of trying to interpret a flat 2D plan.

Team collaboration

Share a 3D model with contractors, partners, or family members. Everyone sees the same interactive model in their browser. No "which software do I need?" questions.

Social media and messaging

3D links work in iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, email, Slack — anywhere you can paste a URL. The recipient taps the link and the model loads instantly.

What the viewer sees

The shared 3D model includes everything that was generated:

  • Textured walls — interior plaster, exterior materials
  • Floors — wood, tile, or carpet depending on room type
  • Doors and windows — properly placed with frame models
  • Lighting — warm per-room lighting tuned to each room type
  • Decorative elements — ceiling lights, wall lamps, picture frames

The viewer experience is the same as the one in the app. Same rendering quality, same materials, same lighting.

View limits

Each shared link has a view limit based on your plan:

PlanViews per project
Free5
Pro50

Views are counted per unique link open. If you need more views, upgrading to Pro increases the limit to 50 per project.

Privacy and access

  • Links are private — only people you share the link with can access the model
  • No accounts needed — the viewer does not need to register or log in
  • No data collection — the viewer is not tracked or asked to provide information
  • Revocable — you can revoke a shared link at any time from the app

Alternative sharing methods

Screenshots

The app includes a screenshot function for capturing specific views. Useful for documents, presentations, or social media posts where you want a static image rather than an interactive link.

How it compares to other sharing methods

MethodInteractive?Recipient needsFile sizeEase
Ritn3D share linkYes — orbit + walkthroughJust a browserNone (streams)One tap
Video walkthroughNo — fixed pathVideo player50–500 MBEasy
Static rendersNoImage viewer1–5 MBEasy
Platform inviteVariesAccount + softwareVariesHarder

Getting started

  1. Open Ritn3D and generate a 3D model from any floor plan
  2. Tap Share on the completed model
  3. Copy the link
  4. Send it to anyone via email, text, social media, or messaging app

The recipient opens the link and explores your 3D model instantly. That is the entire workflow.