Embedding 3D SketchUp Models into My CapCut Website for Video Template Previews

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Hi everyone,

I run a website that provides CapCut templates and video editing resources, and I’m looking to enhance my template preview system by embedding interactive 3D models of scene layouts. Some of my templates involve complex transitions and camera angles, so having a 3D SketchUp model as a reference could help users plan their edits better. However, I’m facing a few technical challenges.

Problems I’m Facing:

  1. Best Way to Embed SketchUp Models on My Website
  • I want to allow users to interact with 3D models of CapCut templates before downloading them. What’s the most efficient way to embed SketchUp models (e.g., .skp or exported formats) in a web page while keeping performance smooth?
  1. Converting SketchUp Models for Web Compatibility
  • Since CapCut doesn’t natively support 3D models, I’m considering exporting my SketchUp designs to WebGL, glTF, or another format. What’s the best format and viewer solution for smooth integration with a website?
  1. Hosting & Performance Optimization
  • High-detail elements in SketchUp models can significantly impact loading times, especially when working with complex designs. To optimize them without sacrificing quality, consider using SketchUp’s Simplify Contours tool or Skimp extension to reduce polygon count while retaining essential details. Additionally, grouping and using components efficiently can help manage performance. If you’re working with SketchUp models for animation or video purposes, optimizing them is crucial—especially if you plan to integrate them into video editing software like CapCut. For more tips and resources on using CapCut pro apk, visit https://capprocutapk.com/. A well-optimized model ensures smoother rendering and better playback performance when incorporating 3D assets into your CapCut projects.
  1. User Interaction & Navigation
  • Ideally, I’d like users to be able to pan, zoom, and rotate the models on both desktop and mobile. Are there any SketchUp web viewer plugins or libraries that work well for this use case?

What I’ve Tried:

  • Experimented with SketchUp’s web-based viewer, but it feels heavy on some devices.
  • Looked into exporting to glTF and using Three.js, but need guidance on implementation.
  • Considered embedding videos of 3D previews instead, but users prefer interactive models.

Has anyone here embedded SketchUp models on a website successfully? Any recommendations on lightweight formats, best hosting practices, or interactive viewer solutions?

Thanks in advance!

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Best (or easiest) way to embed sketchup models on your website?
So far I have only been able to embed SketchUp models on my website using the 3Dwarehouse embed feature. When you activate the 3D viewer you can zoom in/out and rotate the model and (just noticed) it also offers some basic camera, scene and shadow options.
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(PS models shared on the 3dwarehouse are public shared, so everybody can/will download it)

I have tried sharing/embedding a model using the trible connect option once, but it didn’t work the way I was hoping. Maybe that also works better these days?

In case you need a different size viewport, you can easily change this size in the code. Standard set to "width=“580” height=“326” " (pixel), could set to "width=“100%” height=“100%” " if you need it to be “fullscreen/page filled”.

Unfortunately I can’t answer your other questions (yet).