Download Saint John map in glTF format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
Customize the map
Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
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What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
.gltf
About glTF
Map of Saint John in glTF: 3 992 buildings — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, units are meters.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Buildings
Geometry by layer
- Buildings — solid volumes extruded from building outlines
What the file carries
The glTF file for Saint John: features come as a single stream, without named layers, OpenStreetMap tags are not kept — geometry and styling remain, object heights are carried.
What this file will not contain
In glTF for Saint John the following will not travel: 83 km of roads, 3 water features, 91 km² of green areas, 65 points of interest — the format prints solid volumes extruded from building outlines, and other layers are not part of the model.
File size
The expected size of the glTF file for Saint John is about 78 KB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | 3D |
| File extension | .gltf |
| Tier | Open Beta |
How to use glTF for Saint John
- Blender (free) — File → Import → glTF 2.0; the model arrives in meters, and from there you can simplify it, recolor it and render it.
- An online viewer — drag the file into three-gltf-viewer or gltf.report and spin the scene right away, checking the polygon count and materials.
- three.js and Babylon.js — hook it up through GLTFLoader or SceneLoader: the model drops into the scene with no conversion beforehand.
Programs that open glTF
FAQ: glTF for Saint John
Which layers are included in the 3D model?
Only building geometry. Roads, landuse, water, and boundaries are not included in the 3D scene.
Is terrain relief included?
No, buildings sit on a flat base. Surface relief is available in the Terrain Mesh format.
What's the difference between glTF and GLB?
glTF is text JSON + separate binary files. GLB is everything in one binary file (more compact).
Can I view it in a browser?
Yes, glTF is the standard for web 3D. Use three.js, Babylon.js, or Cesium.
Where do building heights come from?
From OSM tags: height, building:levels, or 9m default (3 floors).
