Erfan Momeni

glTF Research Scenes

2026 · Open source

An open-source repository containing popular research 3D scenes in glTF 2.0 format.

Python · glTF 2.0 · PBRT Source code
A collage of graphics research scenes included in the glTF Research Scenes project
A selection of the project's converted research scenes.

Overview

glTF Research Scenes converts commonly used PBRT research scenes into portable glTF assets for real-time rendering, ray tracing, path tracing, importer testing, and renderer development.

The Python conversion tooling handles geometry, materials, textures, lights, cameras, and supporting metadata while documenting format differences and conversion limitations.

Highlights

  • PBRT-to-glTF 2.0 conversion for 26 research scenes
  • Core and extended material variants
  • Packaged GLB downloads with textures, metadata, and licenses
  • Automated checks with the Khronos glTF Validator