> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ordinary.space/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 3D Model Optimizations

> Notes on quick wins to make your prototypes run smoothly

## Export Compression

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    A quick win to make heavy 3D assets more performant and save on file size is to compress it's textures.
    Blender offers a simple checkbox on export with various parameters to optimise even further.
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## Optimize texture maps

The Blender plugin [SimpleBake](https://superhivemarket.com/products/simplebake---simple-pbr-and-other-baking-in-blender-2) helps to optimize textures for exmaple by allowing you to separately bake the textures of a selected object.

## View 3D models in your file system

When creating multiple versions of a 3D model, it can be tricky to compare or find the right one. [3DViewer.xyz](https://3dviewer.xyz/) is a great helper that integrates nicely with your macOS finder to preview 3D models of varrying file fromats.