The introduction of 3D rendering has transformed user interaction with internet technologies.

This technology has already been eagerly adopted by the gaming and augmented/virtual reality fields.

It offers a realistic and immersive way to interact with virtual elements.

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Find out how to render 3D objects in a React utility.

The react-three-fiber package works on top of Three.js.

It simplifies the process of using Three.js components to create and render 3D objects in the web client.

Textured 3D orb in shiny pastel colors

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Interestingly, it also provides customReact hooksthat come in handy while creating 3D objects in React.

The react-three-drei library works alongside react-three-fiber to create 3D scenes and objects.

you might use Blender to create 3D models for your web app.

React Rendered 3D hot pink colored Box Shape

For this tutorial, you will render a BMW 3D model by SRT performance available onSketchfab.

To get started, download the model from Sketchfab in GLTF (GL Transmission Format).

This format makes it easy to render 3D models on the web client.

BMW 8 3D MODEL On sketchfab

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Now, head over to your app.js file and populate it with the code below.

Spin up the development server to update the changes on your software.

You should see the model rendered on your online window.

React Rendered 3D model

As a result, users can better engage with the product.

However, rendering 3D elements can have its downsides such as negatively affecting the performance of the software.

3D models require more resources to render, which can cause your app to load more slowly.