# exocad webview - STL 3D Viewer

> Easily open and view 3D - STL, OBJ, PLY, WRL, OFF, XYZ and ASC models

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.exocad.webview](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.exocad.webview)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.exocad.webview`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** exocad GmbH
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 386,257
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (842 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.22
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2017-05-15
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 7.58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exocad.webview)
- **Website:** [https://www.exocad.com](https://www.exocad.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://exocad.com/privacy-policy/](https://exocad.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The **exocad webview - STL 3D Viewer** is a powerful, free-to-use Chrome extension that allows users to effortlessly load and view a wide range of 3D model file formats, including STL, OBJ, PLY, WRL, OFF, XYZ, and ASC. Its intuitive user interface is designed for seamless use across smartphones, tablets, laptops, and PCs/Macs.

Key features include support for multiple simultaneous file loads, mesh transparency adjustment, texture mapping, and vertex color support. It also integrates tightly with exocad DentalCAD, allowing users to open exported HTML files, zipped projects, facial scans, and password-protected data. Additionally, the extension supports loading files directly from popular cloud services such as iCloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Available in over 11 languages, this extension is ideal for dental professionals and 3D modeling enthusiasts seeking a versatile and user-friendly 3D viewer.

## Rankings

- #114,347 — Overall
- #28 — viewer

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.exocad.webview.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviews praise ease of use and rendering quality, noting it as a lightweight STL viewer. However, users frequently report critical compatibility issues on Android—navigation bar overlap, crashes, and unreliable file loading (OFF/OBJ). There is also demand for more customization options (color/shading, persistent settings). The app shows potential for quick STL previews and lab communication but needs improved stability and feature completeness to satisfy a broader audience.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive interface
- Excellent rendering quality for STL/3D files
- Lightweight with minimal permissions
- Good navigation and overall viewing experience
- Great for quick STL previews and lab communication

### Cons

- Bottom navigation bar overlaps with app controls on many Android versions, making the app unusable
- Crashes frequently / stability problems
- OFF file support claim is false / OFF files are not actually supported
- OBJ file loading issues (fails to load OBJ)
- Lacks options/features like color/shading and remembers user settings

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.exocad.webview)