Bring Your KIRI Engine 3D Scans Into VIVERSE’s Immersive 3D Worlds

Creators today have more ways than ever to present and experience their 3D work. For many in the KIRI community, one increasingly popular option is HTC VIVERSE — a browser-based platform where users can build virtual worlds, explore interactive environments, and customize avatars across devices.

This guide walks you through how KIRI Engine users can bring their existing 3D scans into VIVERSE and use them inside its creative tools and virtual spaces.

🌐 What Is VIVERSE?

VIVERSE is HTC’s open, web-based 3D environment that allows anyone—beginners or experienced creators—to:

• explore immersive virtual worlds

• build scenes through no-code or full-code tools

• import 3D models

• customize avatars

• access spaces across mobile, desktop, and XR devices

  

It serves as a versatile destination for creators who want their 3D content to be viewed, interacted with, or placed into a broader virtual experience.

🚀 How to Upload Your KIRI Engine 3D Scan to VIVERSE

If you would like to present your KIRI Engine scan inside a VIVERSE World, the workflow is straightforward:

1️⃣ Scan in the KIRI Engine

Whether you're capturing an object, a figure, a prop, or a small scene, simply scan the way you always do. KIRI Engine supports multiple reconstruction methods—including Photogrammetry, Featureless Mode, 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS), and 3DGS-to-Mesh. So you can choose the workflow that best fits your subject and creative goals.

Once your reconstruction is complete, you’re ready to export.

2️⃣ Export in Your Preferred Format

KIRI Engine supports a wide selection of professional 3D export formats—including GLB, OBJ, PLY, STL, USDZ, and more—making it easy to use your scans across different workflows and platforms.

VIVERSE also accepts a broad range of file types for upload, including GLB, VRM, PLY, SOG, and even common media formats like JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF, MP4, MP3. This flexibility makes the KIRI → VIVERSE workflow smooth, regardless of your creative setup.

3️⃣ Build Your World in VIVERSE

Once your model is exported, head over to https://create.viverse.com/ and start building your world. VIVERSE Create allows you to assemble interactive spaces directly in your browser—no coding required.

4️⃣ Place Your Model Into a World

Upload your 3D scan as an asset and place it anywhere in your scene. Once it appears in your asset library, you can freely adjust:

• scale

• rotation

• placement

• lighting and environmental settings

Your world can be published and shared instantly with a link, making it easy for others to explore your creation.

⚠️ Note on Upload Size Limits

When uploading through the Edit World interface, VIVERSE currently enforces a file size limit of around 200 MB for all users. The team is evaluating whether higher limits will become available for paid tiers in the future.

If your model exceeds this size—particularly for dense 3DGS scans—VIVERSE recommends two effective workflows:

Use PlayCanvas + the VIVERSE Chrome Extension

1. This allows larger scenes to be uploaded through the PlayCanvas pipeline.

2. Setup guide: https://docs.viverse.com/playcanvas-sdk/playcanvas-extension-setup

3. Video walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZltiUwQryOs

Convert 3DGS files to SOG using splat-transform

1. The SOG format can significantly reduce file size while maintaining visual quality.

2. Tool: https://github.com/playcanvas/splat-transform

These approaches help ensure smooth uploads even for more complex or high-density models.

🧑🚀 Using VIVERSE Avatars

VIVERSE Avatar is a browser-based tool that makes it easy to create your own 3D character.

You start by choosing facial features, hairstyles, and body shape, then customize your outfit and colors. The editor is simple to use, and you can see every change instantly as you make it.

When you're done, your avatar is saved to your VIVERSE profile and can be used across the entire platform—whether you’re exploring worlds, attending events, or building your own space.

It’s a straightforward way to bring a consistent virtual identity with you wherever you go in VIVERSE.

🎨 Why Use VIVERSE With Your KIRI Engine Scans?

KIRI Engine helps creators capture high-quality 3D models quickly and easily.

VIVERSE, in turn, offers one possible destination where those models can become part of a broader interactive experience.

Creators may choose VIVERSE because it provides:

• immersive virtual worlds for displaying 3D content

• an easy, browser-based workflow

• customizable environments and avatars

• cross-device compatibility

• simple sharing through generated links

It is a convenient option for anyone who wants to let others explore their 3D creations inside a virtual space.

🌍 Your 3D Journey, Your Choice

KIRI Engine is the tool you use to capture your 3D content; how you choose to use or publish that content is entirely up to you.

VIVERSE is one of good platforms where your scans can be placed into interactive environments, shared with friends, or explored in XR.

If you build something in VIVERSE using your KIRI Engine scans, we would love to see it—feel free to share your world with our community.

Enjoy creating and exploring.