Show HN: GLB2PNG – Screenshot API for GLB/glTF 3D Models

Hey fellow hackers!

I’m the creator of the GLB 2 PNG screenshot API: https://www.flowkit.app/glb2png

I aimed to create a fast and easy-to-use API to create screenshots/renderings of 3D models.

This URL renders a 3D model (specified at the end of the link) with:

- -45° horizontal rotation

- 15° vertical rotation

- 512px size

Feel free to tweak these values in the URL and see the results!

Use cases where this could be valuable:

- Configurators: Generate images or thumbnails for different material variations or add-ons (my background).

- Marketplaces: Automate the rendering process for uploaded 3D files.

- IP Protection: Safeguard your 3D files by displaying only rendered images.

- AI Integration: Combine with APIs like OpenAI’s Vision API to categorize or analyze 3D files.

Thanks for reading! I’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions from the HN community