How to Optimize Spline 3D Assets for Faster Load Speeds: A Complete Guide

💦 How to Optimize Spline 3D Assets for Faster Load Speeds: A Complete Guide 💦
We discuss the considerations of using 3D assets versus alternatives like GIFs or static images, focusing on user experience and performance impacts.

✨ What’s in Store:
1. **Is Embedding 3D the Right Choice?**
2. **Choosing the Right Format and Optimization Techniques**
3. **Spline vs. Webflow for Animations**
4. **Best Practices for Embedding in Webflow & Framer**
5. **Conclusion**

Read full article here:
https://www.jackredley.design/articles/optimizing-spline-3d-files-for-fast-loading-websites-in-webflow-and-framer#step-3-use-matcap-materials-instead-of-heavy-lighting

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Reducing Spline File Load Speed
00:10 Common Issues with 3D Object Embeds
01:01 Optimizing Polygons and Materials
01:31 Alternatives to Embedding Spline Files
02:00 Using GIFs and Videos Instead of Embeds
04:07 Uploading and Compressing Files on GitHub
05:15 Subdivision Modifiers and Smooth Corners
07:03 Matcap Materials and Lighting Effects
10:34 Merging Objects and Reusing Materials
13:16 Final Tips and Conclusion

👨‍💻 Tools/Resources Used:
- Spline: A browser-based 3D design tool for creatives
- Matcaps Megabundle: [https://cosmolabs.design/work/matcaps-mega-bundle](https://cosmolabs.design/work/matcaps-mega-bundle)

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