glTF Importer For Maya
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glTF Importer For Maya

glTF Importer For Maya helps you bring modern assets into Maya quickly and reliably so you can spend less time converting and more time creating.

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What is glTF? It’s a modern 3D asset format designed for efficient delivery of meshes, materials, and scenes between tools.

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Features

Imports .gltf and .glb

Supports glTF (.gltf) and binary glTF (.glb) files.

Animation import

Supports skeletal, transform-based, and morph target animations organized in Maya's Time Editor.

PBR material conversion

Converts glTF PBR materials to Maya shaders (Standard Surface, Arnold, OpenPBR, Stingray).

Material variants

Supports KHR_materials_variants for switching material configurations.

Advanced materials

Supports clearcoat, sheen, transmission, anisotropy, iridescence, and other advanced material properties.

Draco compression

Handles KHR_draco_mesh_compression for efficient geometry loading with reduced file sizes.

Lighting support

Imports KHR_lights_punctual including point, spot, and directional lights into Maya.

Drag and drop

Simply drag .gltf or .glb files directly into Maya's viewport to import them instantly.

…and more

Supports many glTF extensions like KHR_texture_transform, KHR_mesh_quantization, and EXT_mesh_gpu_instancing (see docs for the full list).

Workflow

Three simple steps from purchase to import.

  1. Buy/download from Gumroad
    Purchase and get instant access to the download.
  2. Install the plugin
    Copy the contents inside the scripts/ and plug-ins/ folders into your Maya user folders, then enable the plugin in Plug-in Manager.
  3. Import
    Import via File > Import, select "glTF2" from the file type dropdown, then choose your .gltf or .glb file.

See it in action

Watch how easy it is to install and use the glTF importer.

Demo
Installation

Compatibility

Supported versions and a couple of important gotchas.

Maya versions
Maya 2022+ (Maya 2024 and below requires numpy; Maya 2025+ includes numpy by default)
Operating systems
Windows / macOS / Linux
Notes / limitations
Sketchfab rigged animations may require Blender preprocessing. Some extensions may be partially supported.

FAQ

Quick answers to common questions before you buy.

Does it support animations?

Yes. It supports skeletal animations, transform animations, and morph targets. Animation clips are organized in Maya’s Time Editor.

Does it support PBR materials?

Yes. It converts glTF PBR materials to Maya shaders. Exact look can vary by renderer and lighting, and you may need small tweaks.

What Maya versions are supported?

Maya 2022 and later. Maya 2024 and below requires numpy; Maya 2025+ includes numpy by default.

What’s the refund policy?

Refunds are handled through Gumroad. Please refer to Gumroad’s policy and the product page terms.

How do I get updates?

Updates are delivered via Gumroad for your purchase. Check your Gumroad library for the latest download.

Where do I get support?

Email support. Include your Maya version, OS, and any error logs/screenshots.

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