USDZ 3D Model — Apple's compressed 3D format for AR/Quick Look.
Quick facts
What is .usdz
A .usdz file is a USDZ 3D Model — Apple's compressed 3D format for AR/Quick Look.
In the mime-db registry it maps to model/vnd.usdz+zip, and it is marked as non-compressible. When serving .usdz over HTTP, set the Content-Type header as shown in Developer info below.
Related entities: it maps to model/vnd.usdz+zip — and is delivered over HTTP via the Content-Type header.
How to open .usdz files
Developer info
When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:
Content-Type: model/vnd.usdz+zip
Common software that reads/writes .usdz:
Relation chain
Related extensions
Related MIME types
Common uses
How to edit .usdz files
How to create .usdz files
Frequently asked questions
Common options include Xcode, Reality Composer. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.
Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .usdz extension.
model/vnd.usdz+zip is the media type identifier used for .usdz files during network transfer (for example in the HTTP Content-Type header).
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Updated 2026-08-18
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